Supervisor, Materials Management (Thermal Hardware Production)

The role

The Supervisor will manage day-to-day materials management activities at a launch site. This role involves leading an hourly workforce and driving continuous improvement in receipt, distribution, and issuance of materials.

What you will do

• Manage an hourly workforce by assessing performance and providing feedback
• Monitor and improve operations to ensure a safe work environment
• Ensure business practices meet AS9100 and customer flow-down requirements
• Manage incoming acceptance, storage, and issuance of parts and hardware
• Lead cost-saving opportunities and optimization
• Ensure cycle counting procedures are followed for audit requirements
• Assist in the control and maintenance of a fleet of vehicles
• Develop service routes and material replenishments for internal customers
• Supervise local shipping and receiving operations
• Monitor and approve employee time-keeping records

Required 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 cha
• 1+ years of leadership experience leading teams, projects, or people
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, science, engineering, or similar technical discipline
• Completion of a leadership or rotational development program
• The Association for Supply Chain Management certification – CPIM or CSCP
• Lean/6-Sigma experience (green/black Belt certifications)
• 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
• Computer Skills – Microsoft Office applications, SQL and Power BI

Before you apply

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Depa

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