Production Scheduler (Starlink Machining Operations)

PRODUCTION SCHEDULER (STARLINK MACHINING OPERATIONS)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide tactical and strategic long range scheduling expertise to our machining operations team
• Coordinate and review input from engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and business development to support and maintain master schedules for tooling components using Microsoft Office or applicable software as required
• Work across all departments to understand critical work requests ahead and behind targets to mitigate schedule impact risks
• Work across all departments to ensure MRP dates align with current production needs
• Utilize scheduling applications and other applicable tools to ensure work is scheduled and prioritized accurately and efficiently, 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
• Support accuracy of internal logistics movement of critical work
• 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 product on time
• Remain abreast and knowledgeable regarding applicable facilities and manpower
• Lead efforts to uncover root-cause and develop permanent resolution on issues found during product builds as required
• Identify and support improvement opportunities for product yield, quality, safety, cost and team efficiency
• Develop and support efforts to streamline assigned components and automate production processes as applicable
• Organize and communicate the daily priorities to the supervisor and team 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:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Bachelor’s degree OR 2+ years of manufacturing scheduling experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of manufacturing scheduling experience
• 2+ years of practical experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production environment
• Proficiency with 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 weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:    
Production Scheduler/Level I: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00/per year    
Production 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.