Supervisor, Logistics - Data Center Operations

ABOUT xAI xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. ABOUT THE ROLE: This role will involve the supervision of a team of hourly employees operating within xAI’s logistics organization. Our goal is to become a leader in logistics performance with high inventory efficiency/accuracy and industry leading customer service while maintaining a safe work environment that utilizes the latest in applicable technologies. This supervisor will also be responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement throughout all aspects of their operations. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage 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 means • Lead by setting an example, taking feedback from all levels of the organization, and motivating your organization to achieve the highest level of results • Monitor and improve operations, ensuring a safe work environment with the goal of zero OSHA recordable annually • Manage the incoming acceptance, storing, and issuing of a wide variety of parts, details, and hardware into inventory • 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 • Lead cost saving opportunities, identifying internal/external cost reductions and optimization opportunities • Ensure cycle counting procedures are routinely followed to meet both our internal and external audit requirements • Develop and maintain the appropriate service routes and material replenishments to deliver material to internal customers at agreed upon service levels • Supervise the local shipping and receiving operation; coordinate movements into and out of the local facility, along with critical point to point movements outside of the local facility • Drive projects and changes that contribute to logistics ongoing improvement • Ensure procedures are routinely being followed for shelf-life storage and maintaining proper rotation of stock and FIFO • Ensure the appropriate environmental controls are continuously effective, depending on the material requirements of the items being stored • Actively monitor and grow the workforce, ensuring team members are challenged and performing at the expected standards • Monitor and approve employee time keeping records BASIC 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 chain, or production/manufacturing in lieu of a degree PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • 5+ years of experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP)/inventory management software • Experience working with material requirements planning (MRP) systems • 5+ years of leadership experience within materials management • Experience using WarpDrive • Completion of a leadership or rotational development program • Association for supply chain management (APICS) certification – certified in production and inventory management (CPIM) or certified supply chain professional (CSCP) • Lean/6-Sigma experience • Green/black belt certifications • Ability to operate forklift equipment • 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 • Strong experience with Microsoft Office applications • Ability to work in a high-stress environment • Good response to challenges posed by short deadlines • Acute attention to detail ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Lifting up to 25 lbs. (unassisted), standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing stooping, stretching and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position • Must be willing to travel to other sites, as required (up to 25%) • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when necessary; flexibility required xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice .