Supervisor, Heatshield Materials Management (Starship)

SUPERVISOR, MATERIALS MANAGEMENT (STARSHIP)

The Starbase Materials Management organization is a crucial part of the Thermal Heatshield team 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 Materials 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: 

• Must be able to work all shifts, extended hours and/or weekends as needed
  • Night shift: 5:00AM - 4:30PM
  • Day shift: 5:30PM - 4:00AM
• 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
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 1 hour per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees Up to 10 hours per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review