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.