Lead the Materials Management team at SpaceX to ensure efficient supply chain operations for thermal hardware production.
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Joblaze summary
The Supervisor of Materials Management at SpaceX oversees the daily operations of material handling essential for rocket production, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of components. This role requires expertise in supply chain management and leadership skills, particularly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates have a background in materials management or production, along with experience leading teams. The position is integral to maintaining high standards of safety and customer service within the aerospace sector.
Quick facts
- Is the Supervisor, Materials Management (Thermal Hardware Production) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Cape Canaveral, FL.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Supervisor, Materials Management (Thermal Hardware Production) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Cape Canaveral, FL.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Supervisor, Materials Management (Thermal Hardware Production) role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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 (THERMAL HARDWARE PRODUCTION)
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
- 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
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