Supervisor Material Stores - DEN
Southwest AirlinesAbout the role
Department:
Technical OperationsOur Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
Want to lead a Team that keeps our aircraft stocked with the parts they need to fly safely and on time? As a Supervisor of Material Stores at Southwest, you’ll guide a Team of Material Specialists and oversee daily warehouse and line operations that support our Technical Operations Teams. You’ll help make sure aircraft parts are received, stored, and delivered correctly, including time‑sensitive parts that are needed right away. You’ll also make sure work is done safely and follows company and regulatory guidelines. By staying organized, supporting your Team, and keeping operations running smoothly, you’ll play an important role in helping Southwest keep our aircraft ready to fly every day
Additional details
This role supports all hours of the Southwest Operation, including early mornings, late evenings, and holidays.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
- Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop and engage Employees
- Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment
- Invest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development
- Provide daily oversight of Material Stores and Line material operations
- Oversee and problem solve issues associated with inventory accuracy, parts issuing, shipping, receiving, stocking, material handling, and equipment
- Provide oversight of the movement of all parts and supplies to outstations
- Responsible for warehouse operations
- Supervise Union Employees and ensure compliance with all work rules
- Conduct Material Stores audits
- Develop shift schedules, approve Material Specialists' time off, award overtime
- Oversee Material Specialist's training requirements and monitor attendance
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, Leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of People and resources
- Knowledge of Supply Chain Management (Purchasing, Material Planning, Repairs)
- Knowledge of stockroom procedures and Material Stores functions
- Knowledge of aircraft tooling and testing equipment
- Knowledge of Dangerous Goods shipping and chemical storage segregation
- Skilled in recognizing a problem, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Skilled in communicating effectively, both oral and written, and have the ability to speak in group situations
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Fully functioning, broad knowledge in:
- Material Stores, warehouse inventory management, logistics, or airl
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