SpaceX · 2 months ago
Materials Management Supervisor (Starlink)
SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking a Materials Management Supervisor for their Starlink project. This role involves supervising a team responsible for managing hardware from quality inspection to production, with a focus on continuous improvement and high inventory efficiency.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
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 products 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
Qualification
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
Must be able to work 2nd shift: 3:30pm - 2am
Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing stooping, stretching and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Must be able to operate forklift equipment
Must be able to work in areas that require using a ladder (20 feet)
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
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 within an aerospace, aviation, or automotive manufacturing environment
Computer Skills – Microsoft Office applications, SQL and PowerBI
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
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Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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