SpaceX · 1 week ago
Manager, Spaceport Operations
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. The Spaceport Operations Manager will be responsible for directing and managing the organization’s housing accommodations and community, developing effective customer service strategies and training programs while overseeing operations and ensuring exceptional service.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
Responsibilities
Oversees Spaceport village operations including strategy and execution leasing and traveler housing program
Monitor quality and consistency of Spaceport operations by setting and enforcing standards, inspecting and routinely walking areas of responsibility
Train staff on customer service, anticipating guest needs and problem resolution
Enforce proper safety practices with staff and leads
Monitor financial activities for Spaceport operations strategically driving revenue and improving operating costs
Manage performance for Spaceport Operations staff
Assist in all aspects of project implementation to build out Starbase Village as needed, including aesthetic industrial design improvements
Provide campus wide reporting on departmental spend, ticketing, and other metrics as requested
Perform job walk-downs with vendors, engineers, supervisors, and managers
Create RFPO’s and assists the buyers with vendor selection
Work closely with Spaceport Development Team, Facilities, Culinary and Hospitality teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree or higher
5+ years of operations experience
Candidate must be capable of safely performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description
Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review
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
Preferred
Experience opening new operations and/or creating operational procedures from the ground up
Advanced knowledge of customer service and problem resolution
Experienced with Microsoft Office and Outlook
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to organize work for large groups in various service formats
Experience with high volume, complex multidisciplinary operations
Experience leading groups in large team settings of 10 or more staff members
Familiar with space planning procedures and operations
Ability to create and update RFPOs and facilities work orders in an ERP software
Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
Ability to read and understand basic floor plans
Comfortable working in a high-stress environment, balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes
Experience with leasing and/or hotel operations
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
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