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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (C103) – WEEKEND SHIFT

The Production Supervisor is responsible for all manufacturing processes within the shop. This candidate will be tasked with ensuring all areas of production are meeting corporate goals. Key components of this position will be reporting to the shop management, troubleshooting production issues, working with technicians, welders, manufacturing engineers and quality engineers to identify and execute process improvements and automating repetitive manual tasks. Strong emotional intelligence that can drive change and hold teams accountable is a key for success in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow
• Resolve nonconformance issues including documentation of associated rework
• Lead and manage a staff of 15+ technicians including all performance management related tasks
• Review work instructions, and make change recommendations when needed
• Assess and vet the appropriate skillset needed; identify training needs, and develop training programs
• Provide required data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives
• Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff
• Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations including planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Develop and implement cost reductions processes and efficiency improvement measures
• Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between shifts and other departments
• Perform production risk identification and mitigation
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
• Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory
• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement
• Continuously improve process and manpower efficiency, utilization, and productivity

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience in structures manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
• Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
• Lean manufacturing training and experience
• Experience monitoring, tracking, and continually improving total cost equation
• Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods
• Demonstrated record of high-performance 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work the weekend shift (Friday - Monday 5:00AM - 5:00PM)
• Must be open to working extended hours and weekends
• Must be able to travel short and/or extended trips as needed (up to 10%)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:                  

Pay range:      

Production Supervisor: $105,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year      

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.