Supervisor, Materials Management (Starship) - Night Shift

SUPERVISOR, MATERIALS MANAGEMENT (STARSHIP) - NIGHT SHIFT

The Starbase Materials Management organization is a crucial part of Supply Chain managing the daily receipt, distribution, and issuance of materials critical to build and launch rockets into space. Our goal is to become a leader in logistics performance with high on time delivery rates. The Supervisor will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities and exceeding customer expectations by leading continuous improvement to improve all aspects of logistics management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• Implement best logistics and inventory management practices including but not limited to best transportation options, kitting strategy, inventory strategy, and work order management practices in accordance with procedures
• Support and maintain metric goals and objectives for the Production Coordinator and Inventory teams
• Conduct regular safety walkthroughs, address safety issues, and promote safety policies
• 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
• Interface with Shipping, Receiving, Quality Control, Transportation, Planning, Purchasing and other related departments to resolve problems relative to receipt and distribution of material
• Be the focal point for area audits and other events pertaining to the responsible production coordinator teams
• Ensure that a clean and organized work area is maintained by making continuous improvements to workspace design
• Supervise the Production Coordinator and Inventory Management teams
• Foster an environment where change is embraced and ideas are respected, supported, vetted and ultimately implemented (if deemed appropriate)
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

 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 in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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
• Hazmat Certified
• Working knowledge of transport guidelines as defined by 49CFR / IATA
• Computer Skills – Microsoft Office applications

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 night shift hours (6:00pm - 6:00am Mon-Fri) including extended hours and/or weekends as needed