Production Supervisor (Dragon) - 1st Shift

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves overseeing shop floor activities, ensuring product quality, and implementing efficiency improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a company that is at the forefront of technology and contribute to exciting projects that aim to push the boundaries of human exploration. If you are ready to make an impact in a company that values innovation and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discretionary Bonuses

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

Various Discounts and Perks

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise shop floor activity and manage a staff of ~20 technicians.
• Coordinate with engineering to minimize production interruptions.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with AS9100 standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Methodologies

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

3+ Years of Experience in Manufacturing/Testing

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Hawthorne, CA

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 SUPERVISOR (DRAGON) – 1ST SHIFT

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
• 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:

• Must be able to work 1st shift hours:
• Monday to Friday: ~5AM – 3:30PM
• 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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.