Supervisor, Materials Management - 2nd Shift

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.

SUPERVISOR, MATERIALS MANAGEMENT - 2ND SHIFT

SpaceX's Materials Management team is a crucial part of the supply chain, managing the daily receipt, distribution, and issuance of materials critical to building, launching, and recovering rockets. Our goal is to become a leader in supply chain and logistics performance, with high on-time delivery rates. The Supervisor will be responsible for managing day-to-day activities and exceeding customer expectations by leading continuous improvement across all aspects of materials management at our launch site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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, 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

Develop and maintain the appropriate service routes and material replenishments to deliver material to internal customers at agreed-upon service levels

Supervise the local shipping and receiving operation; coordinating movements into and out of the local facility, along with critical point-to-point movements outside of the local facility

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, FIFO

Ensure the appropriate environmental controls are continuously effective, depending on the material requirements of the items being stored

Monitor and grow the workforce, ensuring team members are challenged and performing at the expected standards

Monitor and approve employee time-keeping records

Support and maintain metric goals and objectives for the Cape inventory teams

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional experience in materials management, supply chain, or production/manufacturing; or 4+ years of professional experience in materials management, supply chain, or production/manufacturing

1+ years of leadership experience leading teams, projects, or people

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, science, engineering, or similar technical discipline

Completion of a leadership or rotational development program

The Association for Supply Chain Management 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 within an aerospace, aviation, or automotive manufacturing environment

Computer Skills – Microsoft Office applications, SQL and Power BI

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

Ability to work 2nd Shift: 4:00 pm – 2:30 am

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

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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