Production Supervisor (Crane Operations)

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 SUPERVISOR (CRANE OPERATIONS)

Critical Move Team (CMT) is responsible for most large part movement through F9 Integration, and safely rigging and craning barrels, tooling and vehicles throughout the facility. The scope of the role will allow you to take on new challenges and partner with other teams across the org to further the SpaceX mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the daily activities of your assigned area at the Hawthorne site and ensure that business goals, deadlines, and performance standards are met
• Manage a team of crane operators who specialize in heavy crane lifting and rigging operations, onboard/train new employees, and conduct any performance management tasks
• Lead specific crane trainings per department, to ensure safety and efficiency.  Additionally, establish qualifications to be able to determine qualified operators for specific lifts/moves.
• Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-based goals for workers and make sure they comply with SpaceX’s plans and vision
• Follow applicable local, state, and federal safety, environmental and system principles
• Write and implement lift plans and critical lifts plans
• Tilt, dip and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under and/or around obstacles using multi-point suspension techniques
• Coordinate and direct crane riggers and operators in the areas of, but not limited to, performing inspections, operator level maintenance, selection and configuration of slings, cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, shackles and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved
• Inspect and schedule maintenance for overhead cranes and smaller hydraulic cranes (60 tons or less)
• Inspect and schedule maintenance for rental equipment with outside vendors

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/testing environment
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project
• Crane Operator Certification

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience as a certified rigger; 10+ years of applicable experience highly preferred
• NCCER Certifications
• Understanding of all rigging equipment – shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.
• Ability to calculate and determine appropriate lifting equipment and write lift plans
• Strong working knowledge of lifting signals and communications
• Strong working knowledge of operating and inspecting heavy equipment
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• 3+ years of experience serving in a leadership role
• Understanding of all rigging equipment – shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.
• Ability to calculate and determine appropriate lifting equipment and write lift plans
• Strong working knowledge of lifting signals, communications, and operation of heavy equipment
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel - up to 5% travel
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting up to 25 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must have a valid driver’s license

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:        

Pay range:
Production Supervisor: $105,000.00 - $135,000.00/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 covera