Impulse Space · 4 days ago
Materials Management Supervisor
Redondo Beach, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expImpulse Space is a company focused on supply chain management, and they are seeking a Materials Management Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of materials management. The role involves supervising shipping and receiving, implementing logistics practices, and leading continuous improvement efforts within the team.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervise the local shipping and receiving operation, coordinating movements into and out of the local facility, along with critical point to point movements within and outside of local facilities
Implement best logistics and inventory management practices including but not limited to best transportation options, kitting strategy, inventory strategy, shipping/receiving strategy, and work order management practices in accordance with procedures
Distribute campaign work order management workload appropriately, implementing a low-priority and high on-time kitting strategy in accordance with internal customer and campaign timelines
Support and maintain metric goals and objectives for the shipping, receiving, and inventory teams
Lead by setting an example, taking feedback from all levels of the organization, and motivating your organization to achieve the highest level of results
Perform administrative duties, including but not limited to, approving timecards, scheduling, periodic reviews, maintaining stocking levels of supplies, one-on-one mentoring, and training of direct reports
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 cycle counting procedures are routinely followed to meet both our internal and external audit requirements
Conduct regular safety walkthroughs, address safety issues, and promote safety policies
Interface with Quality Control, Transportation, Planning, Purchasing and other related departments to resolve problems relative to receipt and distribution of material
Ensure that a clean and organized work area is maintained by making continuous improvements to workspace design
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
Foster an environment where change is embraced and ideas are respected, supported, vetted and ultimately implemented (if deemed appropriate)
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 materials management, supply chain, or production/manufacturing
1+ years of experience leading a team or project
Lifting up to 25lbs. unassisted, 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 work all shifts, extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Preferred
APICS certification – CPIM or CSCP
Lean/6-Sigma experience (Green/Black Belt certifications)
Excellent communication and team-building skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced /cross-functional environment
Experience within an aerospace, aviation, automotive manufacturing environment
Computer Skills – Microsoft Office applications
Benefits
Long-term incentives
Stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Company
Impulse Space
Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M
Leadership Team
Eric Romo
President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Business Insider
2025-12-25
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