Supervisor, Materials Management

Space

X 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 Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

This role is a supervisory role within the Materials Management organization, with responsibility for operations of our teams. Our goal is to become a leader in supply chain with a focus on excellent customer service, super-fast response times, and high inventory accuracy. This role will be responsible for leading both the day-to-day operation, while also driving the necessary strategic projects and process improvements to take the organization to the next level and respond to the evolving needs of our internal and external customers.

• Manage an hourly workforce by assessing employee performance, providing positive/constructive feedback, facilitating conflict resolution, and addressing repeat issues with corrective actions, performance improvement plans or through disciplinary means.
• Lead by setting an example, taking feedback from all levels of the organization, and motivating your organization to achieve the highest level of results.
• Monitor and improve operations, ensuring a safe work environment – with the goal of zero OSHA recordable annually.
• Ensure business practices are being followed to not only guarantee the processing of product in a quality manner, but also meet those needs outlined in AS9100 and customer flow-down requirements.
• Manage the incoming acceptance, storing and issuing of a wide variety of parts, details and hardware into inventory.
• Manage operations that provide industry leading levels of customer service in all operations: recognizing the needs of the business and adapting to support our mission.
• Lead cost saving opportunities, by identifying internal/external cost reductions and optimization opportunities.
• Ensure cycle counting procedures are routinely followed to meet both our internal and external audit requirements.
• Assist in the control of a fleet of vehicles, ensuring the necessary preventative maintenance, upkeep and enhancements are made to service the customer.
• Drive projects and changes that contribute to materials management’s ongoing improvement.
• Ensure procedures are routinely being followed for shelf‑life storage and maintain proper rotation of stock, “first‑in/first‑out” (FIFO).
• Ensure the appropriate environmental controls are continuously effective, depending on the material requirements of the items being stored within Hawthorne.
• Actively monitor and grow the workforce, ensuring team members are challenged and performing at the expected standards.
• As Space
  
  X continues to innovate and pave the way for future development, this supervisor needs to be able to adapt his/her team to the ever‑changing needs of the organization.
• Monitor and approve employee time‑keeping records.

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional experience in materials management, supply chain, or production/manufacturing; or 6+ years of professional experience in materials management, supply chain, or production/manufacturing.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, science, engineering, or similar technical discipline.
• Completion of a leadership or rotational development program.
• The Association for Operations Management (APICS) certification – CPIM or CSCP.
• Lean/6‑Sigma experience (Green/Black Belt certifications).
• Excellent communication and team‑building skills.
• Organized and self‑driven, capable of working independently with little direction.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced /cross‑functional environment.
• Experience with in an aerospace, aviation, or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office applications, SQL and Power
  
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• Lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
• Position requires long hours and some nights and…