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:
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.
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
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…