SpaceX · 1 day ago
Manager, Critical Lift & Transport
Vandenberg, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $190K/yr
4+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. The Manager of the Critical Lift & Transport team is responsible for overseeing the movement of flight hardware and oversized loads, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations, and leading a team of technicians and crane operators at the Vandenberg launch site.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage a team of technicians and supervisors who specialize in the movement of Flight Hardware and oversized loads
Manage a team of crane operators and supervisor who specialize in heavy crane lifting operations and maintenance of lifting equipment
Lead by setting an example, taking feedback from all levels of the organization, and motivating your organization to achieve the highest level of results
Monitor and improve operations, ensuring a safe work environment – with the goal of zero OSHA recordable annually
Conduct regular safety walks, address safety issues, and promote safety policies
Build strong working relationships with cross functional and upstream partners to ensure effective and efficient team operations
Follow applicable DOT, local, state, and federal safety; environmental and system principles
Assess employee performance; provide positive and constructive feedback; provide conflict resolution; complete annual performance review process; address performance issues with corrective actions in performance improvement plans or through disciplinary actions
Learn and apply qualitative and quantitative methods to measure team effectiveness and performance
Identify process improvement and modifications to develop strategies, increase efficiency, and improve upon existing company objectives
Analyze logistics problems and produce new solutions to aide in faster, leaner processing of rocket and payloads
Lead cost saving opportunities, identifying internal/external cost reductions and optimization opportunities
Lead Industrial Standards Audit preparations for FHL and Crane teams
Ensure all processes are followed and remain compliant
Ensure employees have requisite training and remain proficient in their compliance work
Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of experience working in an aerospace, automotive, aviation, nuclear, transport, construction or manufacturing environment
2+ years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports
1+ year of experience within operations
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operation needs; flexibility is required
Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere unfazed by major, abrupt changes in strategic direction
Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying light weight such as materials or equipment (up to 15 lbs. unassisted)
Preferred
Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation and Hazmat Transport regulations
Demonstrate strong leadership traits
Experience with continuous process improvement and implementation of new methods for creating improved efficiencies in business operations
Experience with preventative maintenance of equipment, as well as equipment operational awareness
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Word and PowerPoint
Stellar communication skills both written and verbal
Must be well organized and able to multi-task, detail oriented while also working within time constraints and deadlines
Must be comfortable working in a high-stress environment, balancing several projects at any given time, as well as able to absorb and re-plan for abrupt changes in strategic direction
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)-retirement plan
Short & long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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