Manager, Materials Management (Starship)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

4d•$125,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
Understand the processes, procedures, and needs of the business to develop strategy, business metrics, and goals to guide the organization in the direction needed.
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.
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 recordables annually.
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.
Manage the incoming receipt, acceptance, storage, and issuance of a wide variety of parts and hardware into inventory locations around campus.
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.
Maintain process control and routine counting required to meet both our internal and external audit requirements.
Drive the projects and changes needed to ensure the distribution center can maintain rates year-over-year.
Monitor shelf-life storage and maintain proper rotation of stock, FIFO.
Ensure the appropriate environmental controls are in place, depending on the material requirements of the items being stored in the distribution center.
Manage and control the storage of non-SpaceX part numbers that need to be maintained for the business; this is a mixture of both internal and external storage.
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.
As SpaceX 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.