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PRODUCTION CONTROL SCHEDULER (AVIONICS)
Avionics Production Control Schedulers develop and implement cohesive system tools to manage signals across all aspects of avionics production (design, supply chain, and operations) to drive efficiency and improvements. This position requires a combination of strong communication skills and an understanding of data analytics and manufacturing operations. Avionics Production Control Schedulers can flourish in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while guiding cross-functional teams. They show strong initiative and approach problem-solving with creativity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Scheduling:

• Manage resource schedules and partner with the operations team to execute tight timelines while effectively communicating expected completion dates to customers

• Lead efforts to evaluate critical production processes (batching strategy, lead-time, workflow) and provide recommendations for sustainable solutions

• Participate in master scheduling process / integration-level decisions

• Utilize knowledge of upstream/downstream work centers to improve communication and efficiency

Analytics:

• Provide recommendations on data inputs such as yield, lead times, and batching strategies

• Educate production on and drive improvements to internal MRP/ERP systems to ensure work is scheduled and prioritized accurately and efficiently, and resources are allocated appropriately

• Create tools/processes that improve overall team scheduling methods, including streamlining inputs from and outputs to engineering, production, supply chain, and business management

• Partner with the internal systems team to roll out large-scale projects as necessary

Reporting:

• Reduce time spent on manual data inputs into reporting tools

• Improve reporting formats to create better visibility to action owners- summarize data for tactical operations needs as well as executive level summaries

• Develop, improve, and analyze metrics that tie production to enterprise goals

• Provide daily visibility, weekly status, and monthly reviews on schedule performance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of manufacturing scheduling experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with SQL or Python

• Experience creating user-friendly, action-oriented visuals with Power BI

• Familiarity with lean principles, six sigma, and Kaizen concepts

• Project management professional certification OR 2+ years of practical experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to and influencing a variety of stakeholders

• Experience working both autonomously and as a team in a highly demanding and fast-paced environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

• Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range:

Production Control Scheduler/Level I: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00/per year
Production 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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