About this role
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.
HEAVY FLEET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (STARSHIP)
The Heavy Fleet Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of technicians supporting Starship and Super Heavy fleet operations. This role is the primary on-site driver of hour-by-hour and day-by-day progress for critical heavy-lift and transport activities that enable fleet readiness and vehicle movements. The Supervisor takes requests from engineering and various fleet owning teams and executes by building, retaining, and managing a high-performing team; allocating labor and fleet assets; prioritizing repairs and critical path needs; and owning maintenance based operational metrics. The Supervisor is a key enabler of a productive, fun, and hard-working culture and is expected to be an inspiring leader who frequently works side-by-side with the fleet maintenance team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage a team of technicians specializing in a large variety of equipment repair
• Lead and manage staff technicians, including all performance management, coaching, and development activities
• Oversee fleet asset utilization for both heavy and light duty equipment. This includes, but is not limited to; key management software, telematics devices, and various third party management software
• Review work orders, repair data, inventory practices; recommend changes to improve safety, efficiency, and asset utilization
• Assess and vet skillsets required for fleet operations; identify training needs and develop or deliver training programs for the team and fleet equipment operators
• Provide data and reporting on fleet metrics, equipment utilization, labor hours, and improvement objectives
• Monitor labor hours, overtime, and fleet asset downtime; implement improvement plans for time management, productivity, and equipment availability
• Drive operational results by communicating clear expectations for customer communications, repair quality, and repair timeliness, and job performance; plan, monitor, and appraise results
• Organize, assign, and track work/deliverables across the team to ensure seamless multi-shift progression of fleet operations
• Foster cooperation within and between multiple departments including; production, engineering, and other support departments
• Ensure quality and conformance of equipment to repair specifications and safety standards
• Maintain inventory of tooling, spare parts, and any equipment needed for consistent fleet operations
• Improve safety, efficiency, and fleet asset reliability through regular audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Continuously improve process efficiency, manpower utilization, equipment productivity, and overall fl