Supervisor, Starship Heatshield - Night Shift

Supervisor, Starship Heatshield - Night Shift SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SUPERVISOR, STARSHIP HEATSHIELD - NIGHT SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise shop floor activity including daily schedules and workflow Lead and manage a staff of ~20 technicians including all performance management related tasks Continuously improve process and manpower efficiency, utilization, and productivity Review work instructions, and make change recommendations when needed to engineering and the shop floor Assess and vet the appropriate skillset needed Identify training needs, and develop training programs to meet present and future mission needs 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; plan, monitor, and appraise job results Organize, assign, and track work/deliverables for the team; ensure seamless progression through multi-shift work schedules Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate 2+ years in a leadership position 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, operations, or project management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, efficiency methods 10+ years of experience in final assembly and production in a fast paced aerospace manufacturing environment Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy Prior leadership experience either military or aerospace industry Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work all shifts, extended hours and/or weekends as needed Night shift: 5:00AM - 4:30PM Day shift: 5:30PM - 4:00AM Lifting up to 25lbs. unassisted, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing stooping, stretching and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position Stand: Up to 10 hours per day Sit: Up to 1 hour per day Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day Walk: Up to 6 hours per day Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees Up to 10 hours per day Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review 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 reach out View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP