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Manager, Production Scheduling (Starship)

SpaceX

SpaceX

Texas, USA
Posted on May 17, 2025
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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.

MANAGER, PRODUCTION SCHEDULING (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead a team of Production Schedulers to successfully ensure that Work Centers in SpaceX have a prioritized list of Work Orders to execute.
  • Lead roll-out of Factory Scheduler and supporting business processes where appropriate in the business.
  • Drive the development of the business process, tools and know how to support Production Scheduling.
  • Partner with the Production and Supply Chain management teams to ensure achievement of the schedule.
  • Escalate effectively and appropriately where schedule achievement is threatened.
  • Support business development to assure future capability to achieve the forward schedule requirements. For example, lead a project to create more capacity in a Work Center.
  • Setup key metrics and promote continuous improvement.
  • Report an effective and actionable status each week to PC Director and VP of Production.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • B.S. in Aerospace, Business, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Logistics or Scheduling or similar discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong record of achievement.
  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership role, leading a medium to large team in a demanding and complex organization.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Purchasing/APICS certification.
  • 5 years ERP/MRP Planning/Purchasing/Production Scheduling experience.
  • Prior Supervisor/Management experience.
  • Analytical and written skills
  • Skills to Influence others
  • Ability to design processes and improve them.
  • Cross functional leadership knowledge.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Flexible approach to working hours as business demands change dynamically.
  • Ability to travel as needed.

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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