Manager, Critical Lift (Starship)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Manager, Critical Lift (Starship) to oversee all crane operations at Starbase, including critical flight hardware lifts and construction-related lifts. The role leads a team of technicians and supervisors, ensuring safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in heavy lifting operations.

The position requires 8+ years in heavy lifting and 4+ years in leading lifting and rigging teams, with a focus on zero OSHA incidents and strict regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Heavy Lifting Operations.
• 4+ years of experience leading Lifting and Rigging teams with direct reports.
• High school diploma or equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of technicians and supervisors who specialize in heavy crane lifting and rigging operations.
• Lead by setting an example, taking feedback from all levels and motivating the organization to achieve results.
• Monitor and improve operations with a goal of zero OSHA recordables.
• Create and implement critical lift plans.
• Manage fleet of crane and rigging assets.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Heavy lifting

Rigging

Safety

Process improvement

Team management

Compliance

Performance feedback

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Job description

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

MANAGER, CRITICAL LIFT(STARSHIP)

The Manager of the Critical Lift team plays a critical role in the day-to-day operations ofStarbase. It will be your job to manage all crane operations onsite, including critical flight hardware lifts and construction-related lifts to ensure that SpaceX's goals and objectives are being met.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a team of technicians and supervisors who specialize in heavy crane lifting and rigging operations
• Lead by setting an example, taking feedback from all levels of the organization, and motivating your organization to achieve the highest level of results
• Monitor and improve operations, ensuring a safe work environment – with a goal of zero OSHA recordables
• Conduct regular safety walks, address safety issues, and promote safety policies
• Create and implement critical lift plans
• Manage fleet of owned and rented crane and rigging assets
• Build strong working relationships with cross-functional and upstream partners to ensure effective and efficient team operations
• Follow applicable DOT, local, state, and federal safety requirements; environmental and system principles
• Assess employee performance; provide positive and constructive feedback; provide conflict resolution; complete annual performance review process; address performance issues with corrective actions in performance improvement plans or through disciplinary actions
• Learn and apply qualitative and quantitative methods to measure team effectiveness and performance
• Identify process improvement and modifications to develop strategies, increase efficiency, and improve upon existing company objectives
• Analyze logistics problems and produce new solutions to aid in faster, leaner processing of flight hardware and Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Lead cost saving opportunities, identifying internal/external cost reductions and optimization opportunities
• Lead Industrial Standards Audits for lifting operations
• Ensure all processes are followed and remain compliant
• Ensure employees have requisite training and remain proficient in their compliance work
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
• Above all, remain dependable which means being unfazed by ambiguity or major changes in strategic direction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 8+years of experience in Heavy Lifting Operations
• 4+ years of experience leading Lifting and Rigging teams with direct reports

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Understanding of all rigging equipment - shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.
• Demonstrate strong leadership traits
• Experience with continuous process improvement and implementation of new methods for creating improved efficiencies in business operations