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SpaceX · 4 months ago

Supervisor, Materials Management - 2nd Shift

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Supervisor of Materials Management will manage daily activities related to the receipt, distribution, and issuance of materials critical to rocket operations, while leading continuous improvement efforts to enhance supply chain performance.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
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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
Actively 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 production coordinator and Cape inventory teams

Qualification

Materials ManagementSupply ChainLeadership ExperienceLean/6-SigmaASCM CertificationAerospace ExperienceTeam-Building SkillsComputer SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSelf-Driven

Required

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 experience leading a team or project
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
Ability to work 2nd shift: Monday - Friday from 5:00pm - 3:30am
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
Standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

Preferred

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 PowerBI

Benefits

Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short & long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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