Starship Materials Management Lead

Spacex; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Starbase, Texas is seeking a Supervisor, Materials Management to lead daily materials handling for Starship programs. You will manage production coordinator and inventory teams, drive continuous improvement in logistics, and ensure safe, compliant operations across shipping, receiving, and planning functions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 2+ years in materials management, and preference for APICS CPIM/CSCP and Lean Six Sigma experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 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/manufacturing in lieu of a degree.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is preferred.
• Lean/6-Sigma experience (Green/Black Belt) is preferred.
• Experience in aerospace/aviation/manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Approve timecards, scheduling, reviews, and mentor direct reports.
• Implement logistics and inventory management best practices.
• Support metric goals for Production Coordinator and Inventory teams.
• Conduct regular safety walkthroughs and promote safety policies.
• Distribute work order management workload per campaign timelines.
• Coordinate with Shipping, Receiving, Quality Control, Transportation, Planning and Purchasing to resolve material issues.
• Be the focal point for area audits and related events.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and drive workspace improvements.
• Supervise Production Coordinator and Inventory Management teams.
• Foster a change-friendly environment and vet ideas before implementation.
• Perform other duties to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team-building

Cross-functional collaboration

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ITAR/compliance knowledge

Job description

SpaceX in Starbase, Texas is seeking a Supervisor, Materials Management to lead daily materials handling for Starship programs. You will manage production coordinator and inventory teams, drive continuous improvement in logistics, and ensure safe, compliant operations across shipping, receiving, and planning functions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 2+ years in materials management, and preference for APICS CPIM/CSCP and Lean Six Sigma experience.