Build Supervisor (Starship), Starbase

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BUILD SUPERVISOR (STARSHIP)

The Build Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of fabricators, welders, and technicians building the primary and secondary structures for the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. The Build Supervisor is the most influential person on-site to drive progress on an hour-by-hour and day-by-day basis. The Supervisor of the team will take technical direction from the engineering team and turn it into reality by building, retaining, and managing their team effectively; distributing labor resources, prioritizing certain aspects of the build, and setting headcount requirements where necessary. The Supervisor is also a key enabler to a productive, fun, and hard-working culture. For this role specifically, it is highly important that the Supervisor is an inspiring leader, oftentimes working side by side with their build team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow

Lead and manage a staff of ~30 technicians including all performance management related tasks

Review work instructions and make change recommendations when needed

Assess and vet appropriate skillsets as needed

Identify training needs and develop training programs

Provide required data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives

Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff

Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job results

Effectively organize, assign and track work/deliverables for the team, ensuring seamless progression through multi-shift work schedules

Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments

Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications

Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory

Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement

Continuously improve process and manpower efficiency, utilization and productivity

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in final assembly production: aviation, aerospace, mechanical systems

2+ years of experience in leading a team or a project

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

A&P license

Experience applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods

8+ years of experience in final assembly and production in a fast paced manufacturing environment

Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production highly desirable

Familiarity with design for manufacturability, kaizen, lean manufacturing, six sigma, and failure mode effects analysis

Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with Engineering and Production

Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment

Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available to work extended hours and weekends, which varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required

Must be available to work 1st shift (6:00am - 6:00pm) or 2nd shift (6:00pm - 6:00am)

Flight hardware is typically built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required

Physical effort including sitting or standing for extended periods of time and lifting and carrying weight such as materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)

Work performed in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain)

Must be available to work extended hours and weekends, which varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required

Must be available to work 1st shift or 2nd shift

Must be able to travel for short and extended trips as needed

Stand: Up to 10 hours per day

Sit: Up to 1 hour

Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day

Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day

Walk: Up to 1 hour per day

Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day

Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day

Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day

Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day

Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day

Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.§ 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here ( .

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