Job Overview:
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* The Starship Production Manager is responsible for overseeing up to 120 technicians and the on-floor activities of key assembly and/or service work centers.
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* This is a dynamic position that requires the ability to monitor and create actions for key department metrics while managing production schedules, identifying risks, and clearly communicating them to key stakeholders.
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Responsibilities:
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1. Lead and manage a staff of 40+ employees per shift (up to 120 on 2 shifts)
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2. Manage modification, repair, assembly, and integration of production assemblies in order to guarantee achievement of on time delivery and quality targets
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3. Manage the complete production process within a predefined area, and ensure safety at all times
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4. Resolve reoccurring non-conformance issues
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5. Review work instructions, and make change recommendations when needed
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6. Meet tight production schedules to achieve high rate production
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7. Provide technical support to the welding team
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8. Work with management and engineering teams to streamline the fit-up and welding processes
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9. Assist with the tooling and fixturing designs required for weld / fit-up operation
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10. Responsible for control of production weld quality
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11. Apply welding codes and hold high workmanship standards with the production team
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12. Assess, staff, and vet the appropriate skill sets needed
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13. Monitor material costs and cost savings
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14. Identify and set-up training programs
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15. Develop, initiate, coordinate, and enforce system policies and procedures
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16. Monitor labor hours/overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff
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17. Manage capacity planning of equipment and personnel
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18. Coordinate with engineering and other departments to minimize production interruptions
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19. Think creatively, and question the status quo while following documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards
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20. Develop and ensure adequate machine maintenance schedules and back-up spares availability
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
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* A bachelor's degree or associate's degree and 4+ years of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), or gas metal arc welding (GMAW) experience
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* 3+ years of management experience
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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* Must be willing to work all shifts, extended hours, and/or weekends as needed
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* Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
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* Ability to travel for short and extended trips as needed (up to 10%)
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* Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
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ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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* 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.
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