About the role
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: We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Supervisor for a temporary assignment to lead warehouse and logistics operations in Jacksonville, Florida or Conroe, Texas. In this role, you will oversee daily warehouse activities, lead a team of logistics and material handlers, and ensure the efficient receiving, storage, staging, and distribution of high-value equipment (servers, networking gear, power and cooling systems, and other critical infrastructure). You will drive safety, accuracy, productivity, and process improvements in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This is a temporary position ideal for a strong leader with warehouse supervision experience who can quickly establish operational excellence and support aggressive project timelines. Contracts may include the possibility of extension based on business needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead, coach, and supervise a team of warehouse associates, logistics specialists, and material handlers Oversee all warehouse operations including receiving, inspection, put-away, picking, kitting, staging, shipping, and inventory control Ensure high inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and timely system updates in ERP/WMS Monitor and optimize material flow to support construction and data center operations, including just-in-time delivery Enforce safety protocols, conduct safety meetings, and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment Track performance metrics (on-time delivery, accuracy, productivity) and implement continuous improvement initiatives Coordinate with procurement, carriers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and meet schedules Manage inbound and outbound logistics, returns, and reverse logistics for high-value and sensitive equipment Provide hands-on support during peak periods, including extended hours or weekends as needed Conduct performance feedback, training, and corrective action as required Report on warehouse KPIs and escalate risks or bottlenecks to leadership BASIC