Senior Logistics Specialist – Hazardous Materials & Startups

Firehawk; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental and vision plans

Employee assistance program

Flexible 9/80 schedule

On-site snacks and refreshments

Mentorship with engineers

Job summary

Firehawk, an Addison, TX‑based aerospace and defense leader, seeks an experienced Sr. Logistics Technician to lead shipping, receiving, and material flow in a Mi production environment.

The role evolves into a lead position overseeing logistics for a single location. The ideal candidate has hands-on start-up experience, excels in fast-paced settings, and brings strong knowledge of hazardous materials regulations and government contracting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of logistics experience with energetics or hazardous materials.
• Basic Knowledge of government contracting and defense logistics systems.
• Strong knowledge of shipping/receiving processes, inventory management systems, and warehouse best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent communication, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Expert knowledge of hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR, IATA DGR, IMDG Code).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shipping, receiving, and warehouse ops for materials, equipment, energetics, ammunition, and weapon systems.
• Develop efficient processes for inbound/outbound logistics, inventory control, and transportation management company wide.
• Coordinate transportation with government agencies, suppliers, and carriers.
• Manage warehouse operations and hazardous materials storage controls.
• Participate in and oversee contract and facility startup activities, ensuring smooth ramp-ups and long-term sustainability.
• Implement best practices for safety, accuracy, and throughput.
• Collaborate closely with production, procurement, safety, and quality teams to ensure continuity in supply chain operations.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and negotiate transportation and logistics contracts.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, IATA, and DoD explosive safety regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams/operations on packaging specifications.
• Troubleshoot logistics and material flow challenges and implement solutions.

Skills

Logistics experience

Energetics

Hazardous materials

Shipping/receiving processes

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

Firehawk, an Addison, TX‑based aerospace and defense leader, seeks an experienced Sr. Logistics Technician to lead shipping, receiving, and material flow in a Mi production environment.

The role evolves into a lead position overseeing logistics for a single location. The ideal candidate has hands-on start-up experience, excels in fast-paced settings, and brings strong knowledge of hazardous materials regulations and government contracting.