ABOUT THE ROLE:The Materials Management organization is a crucial part of data center operations, managing all critical materials to build and operate the world's largest supercomputer clusters. Our goal is to become a leader in inventory performance with high accuracy and efficiency. The Sr. Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day activities and exceeding customer expectations by leading continuous improvement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Support and maintain operational targets and objectives for fulfillment, distribution, and storage centers.
- Strategy - Understand the processes, procedures, and needs of the business to develop strategy, business metrics, and goals to guide the organization in the direction needed.
- Leadership - Manage a multi-level deep organization, consisting of both hourly and salary individuals across 4 shift patterns that support 24/7 operations; assess employee performance, provide positive/constructive feedback, facilitate conflict resolution, and address repeat issues with corrective actions, performance improvement plans, or through disciplinary means.
- Role Model - Lead by setting an example, taking feedback from all levels of the organization, and motivating your organization to achieve the highest level of results.
- Safety - Monitor and improve operations, ensuring a safe work environment - with the goal of zero OSHA recordables annually.
- Quality - 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.
- Customer Service - 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.
- Cost - Lead cost saving opportunities, identifying internal/external cost reductions and optimization opportunities.
- Process Improvement - Drive the projects and changes needed to ensure the distribution center can maintain rates year-over-year.
- Shelf Life - Monitor shelf-life storage and maintain proper rotation of stock, FIFO.
- Environmental Controls - Ensure the appropriate environmental controls are in place, depending on the material requirements of the items being stored in the distribution center.
- Storage - 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.
- Mentorship - 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.
- Adaptability - 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:- Advanced degree and 4+ 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 10+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in :
- Material or production planning
- Purchasing
- Distribution
- Operations or supply chain management
- Material cost control
- Master production scheduling
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:- 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.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:- 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 Memphis, TN and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
- Position may require domestic travel up to 20% as needed
