Supervisor, Logistics (Second Shift) - Memphis

Xai; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI in Mississippi is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to oversee a hourly workforce on the 2nd shift (2:00 PM–12:00 AM, Monday–Friday with weekends as needed). You will drive safety, inventory accuracy, and customer service while delivering continuous improvements.

You will implement staffing plans, monitor performance, manage shipping/receiving, cycle counts, and cost-saving opportunities. A Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years in related field, plus ERP/MRP experience and leadership, are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, or manufacturing.
• Or 4+ years of experience in materials management in lieu of a degree.
• ERP/MRP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an hourly workforce by assessing performance and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead by example and motivate the organization to achieve results.
• Monitor operations to maintain a safe environment with zero OSHA recordables.
• Oversee receiving, storage, and issuance of parts and inventory.
• Drive cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Ensure cycle counting and audit requirements are met.
• Lead shipping/receiving and coordinate internal/external movements.
• Support service levels and material replenishment for internal customers.

Skills

ERP software

MRP systems

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Microsoft Office

Forklift

Detail orientation

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

WarpDrive

Job description

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands‑on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role will involve the supervision of a team of hourly employees operating within SpaceXAI's logistics organization on 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Monday–Friday, with weekends as needed). Our goal is to become a leader in logistics performance with high inventory efficiency/accuracy and industry leading customer service while maintaining a safe work environment that utilizes the latest in applicable technologies. This supervisor will also be responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement throughout all aspects of their operations.

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
• 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
• 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; coordinate 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 logistics ongoing improvement
• Ensure procedures are routinely being followed for shelf‑life storage and maintaining proper rotation of stock and FIFO
• Ensure the appropriate environmental controls are continuously effective, depending on the material requirements of the items being stored
• Actively monitor and grow the workforce, ensuring team members are challenged and performing at the expected standards
• Monitor and approve employee time keeping records

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:

• 5+ years of experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP)/inventory management software
• Experience working with material requirements planning (MRP) systems
• 5+ years of leadership experience within materials management
• Experience using WarpDrive
• Completion of a leadership or rotational development program
• Association for supply chain management (APICS) certification – certified in production and inventory management (CPIM) or certified supply chain professional (CSCP)
• Lean/6-Sigma experience
• Green/black belt certifications
• Ability to operate forklift equipment
• 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
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work in a high‑stress environment
• Good response to challenges posed by short deadlines
• Acute attention to detail

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lifting up to 25 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 travel to other sites, as required (up to 25%)
• This is a 2nd shift position with scheduled hours of 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Monday through Friday. Must be available to work weekends when necessary; flexibility required.

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