Production Control Scheduler (Dragon) at SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States
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 (DRAGON)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide tactical and strategic long range scheduling expertise to our production teams
Provide daily visibility, weekly status, and monthly reviews on schedule performance
Coordinate and review input across teams to support and maintain nominal and Master Schedules for products using Microsoft Office or applicable software as required
Generate and improve process of communicating production schedule on a cadence (i.e. daily) and in the amount of detail (i.e. design/test milestones, production tooling/fixtures) that enables production, engineering, and supply chain to perform most efficient execution of plan.
Work across all departments to understand critical work requests ahead and behind targets to mitigate schedule impact risks globally for the Dragon build
Create a rate-based schedule and understand constraints across your build for the next 4-6 missions.
Create scenarios to determine optimal allocation and schedule impact
Understand MRP logic, be highly proficient in navigation of MRP screens, as well as have advanced understanding of dashboards and SQL tables/queries and use them to obtain MRP data
Drive MRP accuracy improvement initiatives that create better alignment between schedules and affect primary work center
Utilize our Factory Scheduler application and other applicable tools to ensure work is scheduled and prioritized accurately and efficiently through all swim lanes, and resources allocated appropriately
Prepare daily work schedules, track work progress, update and communicate project critical path schedules, and advise leadership of needed adjustments to daily work activities
Push/pull work into the shop to improve lead times, reduce stagnation, and meet schedule needs
Lead efforts to uncover root-cause and develop permanent resolution on issues found during product builds as required to eliminate internal and external blockers to deliver product on time. Drive conversations around assembly-level & integration misalignment.
Identify and support improvement opportunities for product yield, quality, safety, cost and team efficiency
Develop and support efforts to streamline assigned products and automate production processes as applicable
Identify automation opportunities (i.e. queries, software links) or other scheduling method improvements and implement them
Drive down near-term and future schedule risk by conducting work-center level capacity analysis, identifying model and communication gaps that cause schedule slips, and leading initiatives (reactive and proactive) that mitigate those risks
Create and leverage metrics using SQL queries and Excel to highlight shortages and determine schedule risks
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of professional manufacturing scheduling or coordinating experience
2+ years of practical experience using ERP/MRP systems in a production environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree
Highly organized & adaptable
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel
Experience writing queries with SQL
Familiarity with lean principles, six sigma and Kaizen concepts
Project management professional certification
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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
Nominal hours are 1st shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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.
