Supervisor, Heatshield Materials Management (Starship)

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Supervisor, Materials Management (Starship) to lead daily materials flow, inventory control, and logistics execution for Starbase operations. You will mentor direct reports, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvements across receiving, distribution, and synthesis of materials for rocket fabrication.

The role requires a bachelors degree with 2+ years in materials management or 4+ years without a degree, plus APICS/Lean Six Sigma credentials and strong

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.
• APICS CPIM-CSCP certification is preferred.
• Lean/6-Sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Approve timecards, scheduling, reviews, and maintain stocking levels of supplies
• Implement best logistics and inventory practices including transportation options and kitting strategy
• Support metrics goals for Production Coordinator and Inventory teams
• Conduct regular safety walkthroughs and promote safety policies
• Distribute workload for campaign work orders and ensure on-time performance
• Coordinate with Shipping, Receiving, Quality Control, Transportation, Planning, and Purchasing
• Be focal point for audits and events for production coordinator teams
• Maintain clean, organized work area and drive continuous improvements
• Supervise Materials Management teams and foster a constructive change environment
• Perform related duties to ensure efficient and effective operations

Skills

APICS CPIM/CSCP

Lean Six Sigma

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Aerospace manufacturing

Hazmat certification

Transport guidelines knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2+ years in materials management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 (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

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.

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