Supervisor, Materials Management

Department: Manufacturing Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $105,000 - $145,000 / year Description Our Materials Management team is a crucial part of Supply Chain, overseeing the daily receipt, distribution, and issuance of materials essential to building a variety of Impulse products. As a Materials Management Supervisor at Impulse, you will manage day-to-day operations, exceed customer expectations, and lead continuous-improvement initiatives that enhance materials-management processes across our facilities. Responsibilities Supervise the local shipping and receiving operation, coordinating movements into and out of the local facility, along with critical point to point movements within and outside of local facilitiesImplement best logistics and inventory management practices including but not limited to best transportation options, kitting strategy, inventory strategy, shipping/receiving strategy, and work order management practices in accordance with proceduresDistribute campaign work order management workload appropriately, implementing a low-priority and high on-time kitting strategy in accordance with internal customer and campaign timelinesSupport and maintain metric goals and objectives for the shipping, receiving, and inventory teamsLead by setting an example, taking feedback from all levels of the organization, and motivating your organization to achieve the highest level of resultsPerform administrative duties, including but not limited to, approving timecards, scheduling, periodic reviews, maintaining stocking levels of supplies, one-on-one mentoring, and training of direct reportsDrive projects and changes that contribute to materials management’s ongoing improvementEnsure procedures are routinely being followed for shelf-life storage and maintain proper rotation of stock, FIFOEnsure cycle counting procedures are routinely followed to meet both our internal and external audit requirementsConduct regular safety walkthroughs, address safety issues, and promote safety policiesInterface with Quality Control, Transportation, Planning, Purchasing and other related departments to resolve problems relative to receipt and distribution of material.Ensure that a clean and organized work area is maintained by making continuous improvements to workspace designManage 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 meansFoster an environment where change is embraced and ideas are respected, supported, vetted and ultimately implemented (if deemed appropriate) Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of professional experience materials management, supply chain, or production/manufacturing2+ years of experience leading a team or project Preferred Skills And Experience APICS certification – CPIM or CSCPLean/6-Sigma experience (Green/Black Belt certifications)Excellent communication and team-building skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced /cross-functional environmentExperience within an aerospace, aviation, automotive manufacturing environmentComputer Skills – Microsoft Office applications Additional Requirements Lifting up to 25lbs. unassisted, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing stooping, stretching and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this positionMust be able to work all shifts, extended hours and/or weekends as needed Additional Information Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan. Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.