Production Coordinator

SpaceX; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in the United States is seeking a Production Coordinator to support launch and production teams. You will help ensure on-time delivery of components by creating inventory requests, tracking parts, and coordinating with engineers and technicians on work orders.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1+ year in supply chain or manufacturing, knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, forklift operation, and the ability to work 6:00am–4:30pm, with up to 20% travel and OT as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ year of supply chain, inventory or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).
• Experience operating forklifts.
• APICS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create inventory requests from production work orders and replacement parts.
• Maintain production schedules through planning and shortage management in the production build.
• Ensure parts are handled and protected properly and within SpaceX specifications.
• Interface with engineers and technicians on the release of work orders for build.
• Reconcile work order bill of material quantities.
• Maintain data integrity in company systems and resolve issues driving demand, schedules, or failures.
• Verify material receipt against paperwork, damages, part numbers, quantities, and revisions before releasing work orders.
• Work with production customers for priority and schedule requirements.
• Assist leadership with action item updates and process improvements.
• Communicate part status and estimated completion dates to leadership on request.
• Assist production teams in corrective actions and support logistics through efficient staging.

Skills

MRP/ERP familiarity

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Associates degree in business or technology

APICS certification

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.

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

The Production Coordinator is a linchpin role within SpaceX’s launch and production teams. Production Coordinators work in support of all launch and production leadership staff to ensure the on‑time delivery of components and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Create inventory requests based on production work orders and replacement parts
• Maintain production schedules through the coordination of planning and shortage management in the production build
• Ensure parts are handled and protected properly and within SpaceX specifications
• Interface with engineers and technicians on the release of work orders for build
• Reconcile work order bill of material quantities
• Maintain a high integrity in regard to company computer systems per procedures. Assist with resolution of incorrect system data, which is driving inappropriate demand, schedules, or could result in general failure
• Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork, checking for damage, correct part numbers, quantity and revisions prior to release of work orders to production
• Work with production customers for priority and schedule requirements
• Assist materials management leadership and project teams with action item updates as required
• Communicate part status and estimated completion dates to leadership upon request
• Assist production teams in corrective actions
• Support logistics process through innovative staging of workflow
• Perform de‑kitting operations and own the return to stock process
• Support productivity improvement

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ year(s) of supply chain, inventory or manufacturing experience

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle etc.)
• Associates degree in a business or technology field
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor or electronic manufacturing environment
• Experience operating forklifts
• APICS certification

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Ability to work the following shift: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 4:30pm
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to work at elevated heights
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Willingness to operate machinery such as forklifts and loaders when needed
• Available for overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Able to and available for travel (up to 20% of time), including military and government installations

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.

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