Coordinate production logistics and support workflow consistency at SpaceX's Starbase facility.
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Joblaze summary
The Production Coordinator at SpaceX plays a crucial role in managing the flow of parts through various production stages, ensuring timely delivery and workflow consistency. This position requires familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and strong organizational skills, along with experience in administrative roles, preferably in manufacturing environments. Ideal candidates will have a background in aerospace or related fields, and the role suits those who can adapt to varying shifts and physical demands. The position supports a fast-paced team focused on advancing space exploration technologies.
Quick facts
- Is the Production Coordinator (Starship) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- 1–3 years of relevant experience for this Production Coordinator (Starship) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets junior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Production Coordinator (Starship) role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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 COORDINATOR (STARSHIP)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor, track, and move parts as required through the company to ensure timely delivery to next production location
- Push/pull physical movement of parts through receiving inspection, stock rooms, purchasing, production resources or any applicable work center
- Promote workflow consistency and accuracy across the company while working to drive down internal logistics lead-time
- Coordinate off-site processing of parts to ensure on-time delivery
- Work with the planning, procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure our MRP/ERP data is and remains clean and accurate
- Assist with the resolution of incorrect system data, which is driving inappropriate demand, schedules, or could result in general failure
- Update and utilize metrics to drive results as applicable with production personnel
- Work with production supervisors and managers to ensure all metrics-driven action requirements are completed
- Develop and maintain reports to highlight needs, deliverables and constraints as required for internal and customer use
- Assist production leadership and project teams with action item updates
- Support logistics process through innovative staging of workflow
- Support management of material certifications as required – prevent use of un-certified materials
- Support production and inventory personnel with “return to stock” and inventory purge actions
- Support purchase requisition creation for scheduled contract work
- Organize and maintain the physical and electronic library for production related tooling and calibration database
- Support projects or productivity development activities within assigned production cells
- Support assigned production cells with work order management activities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ year of experience in an administrative role
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 3+ years of experience supporting departmental administration processes
- Strong computer skills, familiar with the full suite of MS Office products
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in organizing files and documents
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing environments
- SQL and Tableau experience
- APICS certification
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be available for all shifts (day shift, 6 AM - 6 PM or night shift, 6 PM - 6 AM), overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. unassisted
- Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours minimum
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