Production Control Scheduler (Machining)

Provide tactical and strategic scheduling expertise, coordinate with various departments, and ensure efficient production processes.

PRODUCTION CONTROL SCHEDULER (MACHINING)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide tactical and strategic long-range scheduling expertise to our production teams
Coordinate and review input from engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and business development to support and maintain master schedules for products 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 vehicle products
Utilize our factory scheduler application and other applicable tools to ensure work is scheduled and prioritized accurately and efficiently and resources are 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
Ensure fixture, tooling, and test equipment requirements are properly scheduled to facilitate an efficient production process
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 causes and develop permanent resolutions 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 products and automate production processes as applicable
Organize and communicate the daily priorities 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:

Bachelor’s degree OR 3+ years of professional manufacturing scheduling, planning, or operations experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of experience with MS Office
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

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Production Control Scheduler Level I: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00/per yearProduction 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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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