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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (COMPOSITES LAMINATION) - 2ND SHIFT

The Composites Lamination department produces laminates for many programs at SpaceX, including Falcon, Dragon, and Starlink, and must continually deliver to aggressive timelines to keep these programs on track. The lamination team is looking for a dedicated individual who possesses a high attention to detail while having the ability to balance multiple priorities to lead multiple product lines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a staff of ~20 technicians including all performance management related tasks, such as coaching, steering, and developing the team
• Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow
• Maintain Smartsheet updates on completion dates for all hardware deliveries
• Collaborate with other production and engineering teams to develop and implement manufacturing cost reduction and efficiency improvement measures
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications and resolve nonconformance issues so that they do not affect the production schedule
• Develop a thorough understanding of the technical difficulty of the parts, assemblies, and individual tasks so that appropriately skilled technicians are assigned to the job
• Identify training needs with the team and develop training programs so that the team continually grows in technical proficiency
• Monitor labor hours, overtime, and attendance to implement improvement plans where necessary
• Provide required data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years in a leadership position or proven track record of leading major project initiatives
• 2+ years of production experience in composites lamination or composites assembly
• Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production
• Lean/six sigma green belt certification or equivalent
• 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 attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
• Safety training and/or safety certifications
• Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, efficiency methods

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available for 2nd shift:
  • Monday to Friday 3:00PM - 1:30AM
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must be able to travel short and/or extended trips as needed (up to 10)
• 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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 reach out to EEOCompliancespacex.com.