Supervisor, Production (Formed Structures - Dome Turning)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Supervisor for Production (Dome Turning) to oversee shop floor activities and lead a team of technicians. This role requires a candidate with manufacturing experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to implement efficiency improvements. Opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits are provided, alongside a competitive salary for dedicated individuals aiming to contribute to innovative aerospace manufacturing.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project.
• Ability to calculate and determine appropriate lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shop floor activity including daily schedules and workflow.
• Lead and manage a staff of ~30 technicians.
• Develop and implement cost reduction processes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of professional experience

Job description

Supervisor, Production (Formed Structures - Dome Turning)

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SUPERVISOR, PRODUCTION (FORMED STUCTUERS - DOME TURNING)

Responsibilities

• Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow
• Resolve nonconformance issues including documentation of associated rework
• Lead and manage a staff of ~30 technicians including all performance management related tasks
• Review work instructions, and make change recommendations when needed
• Assess and vet the appropriate skillset needed
• Identify training needs, and develop 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; plan, monitor, and appraise job results
• Maintain work flow by monitoring steps of the process; set processing variables, and observe control points and equipment
• Develop and implement cost reductions processes and efficiency improvement measures
• Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
• Production risk identification and mitigation
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
• Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory
• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement
• Continuously improve process and manpower efficiency, utilization and productivity
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing, production, or testing environment
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Ability to calculate and determine appropriate lifting equipment and write lift plans
• Strong working knowledge of lifting signals and communications
• Strong working knowledge of operating and inspecting heavy equipment
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• 3+ years of experience serving in a leadership role with direct reports
• Understanding of all rigging equipment – shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.
• Ability to calculate and determine appropriate lifting equipment and write lift plans
• Strong working knowledge of lifting signals, communications, and operation of heavy equipment
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting up to 25 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must have a valid driver’s license
  
  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:



Pay range:

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 [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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