xAI· Data Center· Memphis, TN
Supervisor, Logistics - Data Center Operations
Classified Tasks (27)
Automate 0%Augment 70%Human-Only 30%
Augment (19)
AI assists, human decides
Manage an hourly workforce by assessing employee performance
leadership
Monitor operations to ensure performance and compliance
operational
Improve operations to enhance performance, efficiency, and safety
operational
Ensure a safe work environment targeting zero OSHA recordable incidents annually
operational
Manage incoming acceptance of parts, details, and hardware into inventory
operational
Manage storage of parts, details, and hardware in inventory
operational
Manage issuing of parts, details, and hardware from inventory
operational
Manage operations to provide industry-leading levels of customer service and adapt to business needs
operational
Lead cost-saving initiatives and identify internal and external cost reduction opportunities
analytical
Identify optimization opportunities across logistics activities
analytical
Ensure cycle counting procedures are routinely followed to meet internal and external audit requirements
operational
Develop appropriate service routes and material replenishment plans
analytical
Maintain service routes and material replenishments to deliver materials to internal customers at agreed service levels
operational
Coordinate movements into and out of the local facility, including critical point-to-point movements outside the facility
operational
Drive projects and implement changes that contribute to ongoing logistics improvement
leadership
Ensure shelf-life storage procedures are followed and proper rotation of stock and FIFO is maintained
operational
Ensure appropriate environmental controls are continuously effective based on material requirements
operational
Actively monitor and grow the workforce to meet operational needs
leadership
Monitor and approve employee timekeeping records
administrative
Human-Only (8)
Requires human judgment
Supervise a team of hourly employees operating within the logistics organization
leadership
Provide positive and constructive feedback to employees
communication
Facilitate conflict resolution among team members
leadership
Address repeat employee issues with corrective actions, performance improvement plans, or disciplinary measures
leadership
Set an example through leadership actions and take feedback from all levels of the organization
leadership
Motivate the organization to achieve high performance results
leadership
Supervise local shipping and receiving operations
leadership
Ensure team members are challenged and performing at expected standards
leadership
Job description
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/manufacturi