Supervisor Material Stores - DMX

Department:

Technical Operations

Our 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:

Job Summary

All of Southwest’s People come together to deliver on our purpose; Connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Supervisor Material Stores supports our Purpose by overseeing Store Operations and Material Specialists. This role ensures compliance for tools and parts and has their Team replenish or schedule maintenance for them if they aren’t up to standard. Supervisors Material Stores are Leaders with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, which they’ll utilize to provide a safe work environment for Employees.  

Additional details: 

• A role that includes working assigned shifts based on seniority. Shifts can include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, 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. 

Model the Southwest Way

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Fully functioning, broad knowledge in:
  • Material Stores, warehouse inventory management, logistics, or airline operations
  • Aviation or Supply Chain Management
  • Leadership
• Airline industry and training background preferred

Licensing/Certification

• N/A

Physical Abilities

• Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed an