Manager, Materials Management (Starship)

United States Digital Space LLC; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Manager, Materials Management to lead inventory strategy and operations for starship components. You will oversee end-to-end material flows, drive continuous improvement, and manage a 24/7 distribution network across multiple shifts.

The role requires experience in material planning, purchasing, distribution, and production scheduling within a regulated aerospace-like environment. Onsite Hawthorne, CA.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in material planning, purchasing, distribution or operations management.
• Experience leading multi-level teams across shifts in a fast-paced environment.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review timecards, scheduling, and performance of direct reports.
• Support and maintain targets for fulfillment, distribution, and storage centers.
• Develop and track strategy, metrics and goals to guide the organization.
• Lead a multi-level team across five shift patterns with both hourly and salary staff.
• Model leadership by setting an example and actively mentoring staff.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Oversee receipt, storage, and issuing of a wide range of parts and hardware.
• Drive cost-saving opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain shelf-life controls and proper stock rotation (FIFO).
• Provide on-call support and adapt to changing business needs.

Skills

Material planning

Purchasing

Distribution

Operations management

Material cost control

Master production scheduling

Education

Advanced degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience

9+ years of experience in supply chain roles

Job description

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MANAGER, MATERIALS MANAGEMENT - (STARSHIP)

The Materials Management organization is a crucial part of Supply Chain, managing all critical materials to build and launch rockets and spacecraft. Our goal is to become a leader in inventory performance with high accuracy and efficiency. The Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day activities and exceeding customer expectations by leading continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform administrative duties, including but not limited to reviewing timecard compliance, scheduling, periodic reviews, supply ordering, one-on-one mentoring and training of direct reports.
• Support and maintain operational targets and objectives for fulfillment, distribution, and storage centers.
• Strategy – Understand the processes, procedures, and needs of the business to develop strategy, business metrics, and goals to guide the organization in the direction needed.
• Leadership – Manage a multi-level deep organization, consisting of both hourly and salary individuals across 5 different shift patterns that support operations spanning nearly 24 hours per day and 7 days per week; assess employee performance, provide positive/constructive feedback, facilitate conflict resolution, and address repeat issues with corrective actions, performance improvement plans, or through disciplinary means.
• Role Model – Lead by setting an example, taking feedback from all levels of the organization, and motivating your organization to achieve the highest level of results.
• Safety – Monitor and improve operations, ensuring a safe work environment – with the goal of zero OSHA recordables annually.
• Quality – Ensure business practices not only guarantee the storing of product in a quality manner, but also meet those needs outlined in AS9100 and customer flow-down requirements.
• Inventory Management – Manage the incoming receipt, acceptance, storage, and issuance of a wide variety of parts and hardware into inventory locations around campus.
• Customer Service – 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.
• Cost – Lead cost saving opportunities, identifying internal/external cost reductions and optimization opportunities.
• Inventory Accuracy – Maintain process control and routine counting required to meet both our internal and external audit requirements.
• Process Improvement – Drive the projects and changes needed to ensure the distribution center can maintain rates year-over-year.
• Shelf Life - Monitor shelf-life storage and maintain proper rotation of stock, FIFO.
• Environmental Controls – Ensure the appropriate environmental controls are in place, depending on the material requirements of the items being stored in the distribution center.
• Storage – Manage and control the storage of non-the company part numbers that need to be maintained for the business; this is a mixture of both internal and external storage.
• Mentorship – Actively monitor and grow the workforce, ensuring team members are challenged and performing at the expected standards; work to develop ways and methods to motivate team members to go above and beyond the status quo.
Adaptability – As the company continues to innovate and pave the way for future development, this manager needs to be able to adapt his/her business to the ever-changing needs of the organization.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: or bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: or 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
• Material or production planning
• Purchasing
• Distribution
• Operations or supply chain management
• Material cost control
• Master production scheduling

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Organized and self-driven, capable of working independently with little direction.
• APICS certification – CPIM or CSCP desired.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced /cross-functional environment while maintaining on-time project completion, deal with a wide variety of challenges, and work with a diverse array of contacts.
• Capable of adapting to abrupt changes in strategy.
• Experience within an aerospace, aviation, or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with capital planning and management.
• Demonstrate innovative and futuristic thinking to drive continuous improvement.
• Computer Skills - Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs, 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
• Ability to provide 24x7 on-call support in emergency situations.
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
• Position may require domestic travel up to 20% as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:Manager: $125,000 - $175,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protect