Starship Critical Lift Operations Lead

Future Ventures; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Manager, Critical Lift (Starship) to oversee onsite crane operations including critical flight hardware lifts and construction-related lifts. You will lead a team of technicians and supervisors, drive safety, and ensure compliance with DOT and federal standards.

The role emphasizes cost optimization, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in heavy lifting, 4+ years leading lifting teams, and a strong track record in safety

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 certificate.

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 feedback; complete performance reviews; take corrective actions as needed.
• Learn and apply qualitative and quantitative methods to measure team effectiveness and performance.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and align with company goals.
• Analyze logistics problems and propose faster, leaner processing of flight hardware and GSE.
• Lead cost saving opportunities and optimization initiatives.
• Lead Industrial Standards Audits for lifting operations.
• Ensure processes are followed and compliant.
• Ensure employees are trained and proficient in compliance work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient work environment.
• Remain dependable in the face of ambiguity and strategic shifts.

Skills

Heavy lifting operations

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Manager, Critical Lift (Starship) to oversee onsite crane operations including critical flight hardware lifts and construction-related lifts. You will lead a team of technicians and supervisors, drive safety, and ensure compliance with DOT and federal standards.

The role emphasizes cost optimization, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in heavy lifting, 4+ years leading lifting teams, and a strong track record in safety