Lead Inventory Specialist (Starship)

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 (STARSHIP) 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 group'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, and identify parts and stored location  Perform picking function to make up necessary kits of parts, material, and hardware as required, and 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 FC’s, 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  6+ months as a SpaceX technician OR 1+ years of experience in an outside production/operations environment  PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:   Bachelor’s degree  Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment  Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields  Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)  ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)  Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes  Detail oriented, organized, and experience demonstrating a high sense of urgency ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Available for at least one of the following shifts: 1st shift: 6 AM to 4:30PM 3rd shift: 6 PM to 4:30 AM 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 overtime and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted Stand: Up to 6 hours per day  Sit: Up to 3 hours per day Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day  Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day  Walk: Up to 3 hours per day  Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day  Climb (ladder/stairs): up to 1 hour per day  Kneel/Crouch: up to 1 hour per day  Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day  Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 1 hour per day  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 .