Supervisor, Production Scheduling (Dragon Spacecraft)

SUPERVISOR, PRODUCTION SCHEDULING (DRAGON SPACECRAFT)

The production scheduling team is responsible for developing, monitoring, and fulfilling a master schedule to meet the Dragon part demands, including launch manifest, development, spares, and/or qualification units. The Supervisor will train the schedulers and production coordinators to maintain the build schedules from cradle to grave for each unit and monitor the health of the system. This role allows for a direct impact on production success and opportunities to engage with all aspects of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain build and test schedules for programs using Microsoft Excel, Project or similar program
• Provide daily visibility on schedule, part shortage, or resource performance
• Prepare probability-based schedules to assist management in making decisions
• Prepare work schedules and track work progress to highlight project critical path, provide escalation paths, and suggest remediation activities
• Provide scheduling expertise to department, company, and other personnel as required
• Perform schedule analysis on critical path and variances
• Supervise production coordinator and scheduler force across both shifts
• Work closely with customers regarding shipments and daily schedule targets
• Manage part shortage escalations and remediation
• Perform fulfillment activities as needed to support production and test departments
• Work directly with resource supervisors and managers to resolve ongoing part shortages, production rate plans, part kitting processes and general floor organization events

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or other science discipline
• 4+ years of experience in material planning, production planning, operations management, project management, supply chain management, material cost control, or production scheduling
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project
• Experience with medium-to-large sized (4000-8000 lines) projects
• Professional experience with Microsoft Excel and similar scheduling software
• Ability to work with limited supervision to develop and maintain program schedules
• Experience working with an enterprise resource plan (ERP) system
• Analytical and organizational skills; able to be diplomatically persuasive or assertive when necessary
• Ability to work and communicate well with others in a team environment
• Skilled at taking in large quantities of information and presenting it in a clear and concise manner
• Experience in integrated master scheduling (IMS) and integrated master plans (IMP)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:                             

Pay range:         
Supervisor: $95,000.00 - $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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.