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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (FALCON 9) - WEEKEND SHIFT

We are looking for a production leader for the Falcon 9 team to support the transition to our full 7-day operations. This person would oversee the weekend shifts for three critical production areas:

• Vertical Barrel Integration (VBI), who are responsible for integration structures on Falcon 9 barrels before weldment at Friction Stir Weld (FSW)
• Fusion Weld Team, who build Stage 1 and Stage 2 Liquid Oxygen Transfer Tubes and Stage 1 and Stage 2 Common Domes
• Formed Structures Team, who spin-form and machine turn all F9 domes and Form products for multiple Falcon and Dragon areas

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a team of structures technicians and crane operators
• Assess the work performance of employees against clearly established expectations, and identify areas that need improvement
• Collaborate with business partners to continuously improve the quality, cost, and delivery of our products
• Ensure that business goals, deadlines, and performance standards are met
• Train and onboard newly hired employees to make sure they understand their roles
• Monitor key business performance indicators, and escalate any need for external support before irreversible problems arise
• Follow applicable local, state, and federal safety, environmental and system principles
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles using multi-point suspension techniques
• Coordinate and direct crane riggers and operators to perform inspections, and provide operator level maintenance; select and configure slings, cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, shackles, and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved
• Inspect and schedule maintenance for overhead cranes and smaller hydraulic cranes (60 tons or less)
• Write and implement lift plans and critical lifts plans

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Crane Operator Certification
• Time management, scheduling and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience developing and working within company specific Lean Six Sigma programs
• Understanding of all rigging equipment – shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.
• Ability to calculate and determine appropriate lifting equipment and write lift plans
• Strong working knowledge of lifting signals and communications
• Demonstrated ability and experience reading, interpreting and following: schematics, engineering drawings, layouts, part lists, weld schedules
• Industry standards: ISO9001, AWS D17.1, etc.
• Manufacturing planning
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to build and maintain consistently winning and cohesive teams
• Computer skills and knowledge of collaboration tools
• Experience monitoring and continuously improving product quality, cost and lead times

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available for Weekend Shift (Thursday - Sunday), with extended hours as needed
• Must be willing to travel for short/extended trips as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

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.  

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