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Date: Aug 8, 2024
Location: Decatur, AL, US, 35601
Company: United Launch Alliance
Requisition ID: 429
Location: ULA – Decatur
Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available
Travel Requirements: 10%
At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.
Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world’s most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn’t happen by accident. It’s a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you’ll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!
Job Overview & Responsibilities
As a production Operations Leader overseeing the Centaur V Upperstage team, one would be responsible for:
- This leader will support Upper Stage IACO (Integrated Assembly Check Out) on a 4×10 Mon-Thurs Shift 1 (day shift) schedule
- Leading and managing various organizations in Production Operations (Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost)
- Providing staffing, managing disciplinary corrective action, training, and weekly monitoring of cost/schedule performance, motivating the workforce, and identifying and clearing constraints to production
- Direction Union hourly work force and salaried support staff
- Ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule of production hardware
- Supporting continuous improvement for work areas
- Building a capable workforce into high performance work teams utilizing perfect product delivery concepts
- Must be willing to work different shifts if required and may require some overtime
Required Education
High School/GED
Required Years of Experience
Minimum of 6 years of related work experience
Basic Qualifications
- Previous project management, team lead, or mentor experience
- Experience with:
- Driving ownership
- Being a hands-on coach
- Team development
- Proven experience with cost and schedule management, electronic work orders, and non-conformance systems
- Previous knowledge/understanding of lean manufacturing and manufacturing execution systems
- Experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Must be able to work 4×10 Monday through Thursday day shift
- Must be able to work regular overtime
Preferred Qualifications
- Aerospace production experience
- Experience with Final Assembly operations
What makes ULA different?
Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, diversity and professional development for employees at all levels.
We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
- Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work environments
Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a “9/80 schedule,” meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.
Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).
ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.
ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).
Nearest Major Market: Decatur
