Production Scheduler (Starship)

The role

The Production Scheduler for the Starship program develops rate-based schedules and identifies part shortages. This person tracks constraints across builds and collaborates with teams to execute daily and weekly goals.

What you will do

• Assist in production scheduling for a given production work center
• Create a rate-based schedule and track constraints for the next 6+ missions
• Generate stakeholder buy-in on hardware allocation scenarios
• Work with production teams to set, track, and execute daily and weekly goals
• Build relationships with internal suppliers for hardware needs and completion dates
• Manage scheduling and prioritization of hardware at shared resources
• Negotiate with peers in other departments for priority
• Monitor MRP systems and use SQL Queries to identify hardware shortages
• Implement opportunities for increased scheduling automation
• Drive down schedule risk through capacity analysis and mitigation initiatives

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of manufacturing scheduling, planning or operations; OR 3+ years of professional experience with manufacturing scheduling, planning or operations
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a production environment
• Must be available for all shifts, extended hours, and/or weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum

Nice to have

• Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and accuracy
• Self-motivated, quick learner, and ability to prioritize efforts
• Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external supplier/customer relationships
• Technical knowledge and skills in coding and computer applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, VBA, Smartsheet, SQL, Confluence, JIRA, Power BI, etc.)
• Strong track record of implementing continuous improvement efforts, ideally using lean principles, six sigma, or Kaizen concepts
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams working on strategic problems
• Project management professional certification

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is more exciting than one where we are not.