Job Abstract

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (DRAGON)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow. Maintain Smartsheet updates on completion dates for all hardware deliveries.
• Resolve material review board issues.
• Lead and manage a staff of ~20 technicians including all performance management related tasks.
• Coordinate with engineering and other departments to minimize production interruptions.
• Review work instructions and make change recommendations when needed.
• Identify training needs and developing 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; planning, monitoring, appraising job results.
• Maintain work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods.
• Develop and implement cost reductions processes and efficiency improvement measures.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.
• Ensure area compliance to AS9100 standards (or similar customer requirements).
• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/testing environment.
• 1+ years of experience leading a team.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience running kaizen events, and coaching team initiatives.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability, and failure mode effects analysis.
• Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production desirable.
• Familiarity with using balanced scorecards and data-driven decision-making to drive actions and behaviors.
• Safety training and/or safety certifications.
• Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed. Up to 20% travel.
• Must be available for all shifts, extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min.
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.

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.