Lead Inventory Specialist

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

LEAD INVENTORY SPECIALIST (FALCON) - 2ND SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support daily/weekly team meetings by participating in ways to help the team improve
• Oversee daily shift backlogs. Maintain continual oversight to RFI backlogs and incoming backlogs to ensure compliance to metric targets
• Re-assign daily shift resources to meet demands
• Provide input to employees' performance
• Function as focal point for area group production coordinators and priorities
• Participate in adding to the area’s to-do lists for improvement projects
• Fulfill resource gaps when shifts are short-handed
• Mentor employees to meet supervisor expectations for the job
• Train continuously to improve the workers' skills
• Monitor department consumables and reordering
• Monitor the general Fulfillment Center email inbox
• Receive, store, and issue raw material, parts, details and hardware as required to support shop operations
• Store parts and materials in bins, drawers, and racks; identify part and stored location
• Perform picking function to make up necessary kits of parts, material and hardware as required; ascertain that all parts are available and accounted for in kit
• Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with procedures
• Monitor shelf-life storage, and maintain proper rotation of stock
• Maintain accurate temperature requirements for all required temperature sensitive materials
• Interface with other fulfillment centers, other sites, Shipping, Receiving, Planning, Quality Control, Purchasing, and other related departments to resolve problems relative to receipt and distribution of material
• Maintain good housekeeping and organization of areas for efficiency
• Support the organization's metric goals and objectives

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate 
• 1+ years of experience in a warehouse environment
• 1+ years of experience working in materials management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Capability to operate a forklift and other related inventory equipment
• Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes
• Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrates a high sense of urgency

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Willingness to work (Monday-Friday) 3pm-1:30am, overtime, and weekends

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $22.00 - $24.50 + $2.00/hour lead differential
Level 2: $24.50 - $27.00 + $2.00/hour lead differential
Level 3: $26.00 - $31.50 + $2.00/hour lead differential

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.