What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Control Scheduler position at SpaceX?
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.
PRODUCTION CONTROL SCHEDULER
As a member of the Starbase Fabrication (STARFAB) team, you will work with engineers, technicians, supply chain analysts, and leadership teams across multiple disciplines and organizations to build and install ground support equipment for both Starbase launch pads.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Work across all departments to understand critical work requests ahead and behind targets to mitigate schedule impact risks
- Utilize our enterprise resource planning (ERP) and material requirements planning (MRP) applications and other applicable tools to ensure work is scheduled and prioritized accurately and efficiently, and resources are allocated appropriately
- Ensure equipment and contractors are properly scheduled to facilitate an efficient build process
- Support internal logistics movements between the fabrication shop, satellite inventory locations, and the launch pads
- Push / pull work into the shop to improve lead times, reduce stagnation, and meet schedule needs
- Utilize production, operations planning, and engineering support to eliminate internal and external blockers to deliver products on time
- Identify and support improvement opportunities for product quality, safety, cost, and team efficiency
- Organize and communicate the daily priorities, progress, and critical path schedules to production coordinators, team leads, and supervisors as required
- Provide daily visibility, weekly status, and monthly reviews on schedule performance
- Create and leverage metrics using queries and Excel to highlight shortages and determine schedule risks
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :
Pay range :
Production Control Scheduler / Level I : $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 / per year
Production Control Scheduler / Level II : $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 / 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.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS :
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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000
