Supervisor, Logistics - Data Center Operations

xAI•Memphis, TN

13h

About The Position

This role will involve the supervision of a team of hourly employees operating within xAI’s logistics organization. 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.

Requirements

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
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%)
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when necessary; flexibility required

Nice To Haves

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

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