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Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Supervisor, Materials Management (Starlink) - 2nd Shift in Redmond, Washington
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 (STARLINK) - 2ND SHIFT Supply Chain is vital to the build of SpaceX's Starlink Satellite constellation. This role will involve the supervision of a team of hourly employees operating within SpaceX's materials management organization. The team is responsible for all activities from the point that hardware is deemed acceptable from our quality inspections to the moment hardware is handed off to the production organization. Our goal is to become a leader in materials management 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 Ensure business practices are being followed to not only guarantee the processing of products in a quality manner but also meet those needs outlined in AS9100 and customer flow-down requirements 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 Assist in the control of a fleet of vehicles, ensuring the necessary preventative maintenance, upkeep, and enhancements are made to service the customer 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; coordinating 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 materials management's ongoing improvement Ensure procedures are routinely being followed for shelf-life storage and maintaining proper rotation of stock, 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 PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Prior direct leadership experience leading a team Completion of a leadership or rotational development program APICS certification - CPIM or CSCP Lean/6-Sigma experience Green/Black Belt certifications Ability to operate fo