Supervisor, Heatshield Materials Management (Starship)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in the United States is seeking a Supervisor, Heatshield Materials Management (Starship) to lead day-to-day logistics for heatshield components, drive continuous improvement, and ensure on-time delivery to support production and launches.

You will collaborate with production, quality, planning, and safety teams, mentor direct reports, and implement best practices in transport, kitting, and work order management to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in materials management or related field.
• Alternative: 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties, including approving timecards, scheduling, periodic reviews, maintaining stocking levels of supplies, and mentoring and training of direct reports.
• Implement best logistics and inventory management practices including transportation options, kitting strategy, inventory strategy, and work order management in accordance with procedures.
• Support and maintain metric goals and objectives for the Production Coordinator and Inventory teams.
• Conduct regular safety walkthroughs, address safety issues, and promote safety policies.
• Distribute campaign work order workload appropriately, implementing a low-priority and high-on-time kitting strategy in accordance with internal customer and campaign timelines.
• Interface with Shipping, Receiving, Quality Control, Transportation, Planning, Purchasing and other related departments to resolve problems related to receipt and distribution of material.
• Serve as focal point for area audits and other events pertaining to the responsible production coordinate teams.
• Ensure a clean and organized work area is maintained by making continuous improvements to workspace design.
• Supervise the Materials Management teams.
• Foster an environment where change is embraced and ideas are respected, supported, vetted and ultimately implemented.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Aerospace industry experience

Transport guidelines knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in materials management, supply chain, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supervisor, Heatshield Materials Management (Starship)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

The Starbase Materials Management organization is a crucial part of the Thermal Heatshield team managing the daily receipt, distribution, and issuance of materials critical to build and launch rockets into space. Our goal is to become a leader in logistics performance with high on time delivery rates. The Supervisor will be responsible for managing the day‑to‑day activities and exceeding customer expectations by leading continuous improvement to improve all aspects of logistics management.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties, including approving timecards, scheduling, periodic reviews, maintaining stocking levels of supplies, and one‑on‑one mentoring and training of direct reports.
• Implement best logistics and inventory management practices including transportation options, kitting strategy, inventory strategy, and work order management in accordance with procedures.
• Support and maintain metric goals and objectives for the Production Coordinator and Inventory teams.
• Conduct regular safety walkthroughs, address safety issues, and promote safety policies.
• Distribute campaign work order workload appropriately, implementing a low‑priority and high‑on‑time kitting strategy in accordance with internal customer and campaign timelines.
• Interface with Shipping, Receiving, Quality Control, Transportation, Planning, Purchasing and other related departments to resolve problems related to receipt and distribution of material.
• Serve as focal point for area audits and other events pertaining to the responsible production coordinator teams.
• Ensure a clean and organized work area is maintained by making continuous improvements to workspace design.
• Supervise the Materials Management teams.
• Foster an environment where change is embraced and ideas are respected, supported, vetted and ultimately implemented.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.

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/manufacturing in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• APICS certification – CPIM or CSCP.
• Lean/6‑Sigma experience (Green/Black Belt certifications).
• Excellent communication and team‑building skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
• Experience within an aerospace, aviation, automotive manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of transport guidelines as defined by 49CFR / IATA.
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work all shifts, extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
• Night shift: 5:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
• Day shift: 5:30 PM – 4:00 AM.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs. unassisted, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day.
• Sit: Up to 1 hour per day.
• Push/Pull: Up to 50 lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day.
• Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day.
• Walk: Up to 6 hours per day.
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25 lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day.
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day.
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day.
• Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day.
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 °F up to 10 hours per day.
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500 ft), using an air‑purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description; may be required to complete a pre‑employment questionnaire and/or physical.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.