Supervisor, Materials Management (Starship)

Starlink; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Supervisor, Materials Management (Starship) to lead the Starbase Materials Management team, guiding day-to-day operations and continuous logistics improvements to meet customer expectations.

You will optimize inventory, collaborate with multiple departments, ensure safety, and drive audits and process enhancements across Production Coordinator and Inventory teams. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in materials management, supply chain, or production/manufacturing; or 4+ years in lieu of a degree.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP preferred.
• Lean/6-Sigma experience (Green/Black Belt) preferred.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills required.
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, or automotive manufacturing is a plus.
• Hazmat certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of transport guidelines per 49 CFR / IATA is advantageous.
• MS Office proficiency is expected.

Responsibilities

• Approve timecards, schedule, conduct reviews, and mentor direct reports.
• Implement best logistics and inventory management practices.
• Support metrics goals for Production Coordinator and Inventory teams.
• Conduct safety walkthroughs and promote safety policies.
• Distribute workload with appropriate kitting strategy.
• Coordinate with Shipping, Receiving, Quality Control, Transportation, Planning, Purchasing.
• Be focal point for area audits and related events.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and drive improvements.
• Supervise Production Coordinator and Inventory teams.
• Foster change-ready environment and implement ideas where appropriate.
• Perform other duties to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

APICS CPIM

CSCP

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Team building

Fast-paced environment

Aerospace industry experience

Hazmat certified

Transport guidelines 49 CFR / IATA

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years experience in lieu

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

SUPERVISOR, MATERIALS MANAGEMENT (STARSHIP)

The Starbase Materials Management organization is a crucial part of Supply Chain 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 but not limited to, approving timecards, scheduling, periodic reviews, maintaining stocking levels of supplies, one‑on‑one mentoring and training of direct reports
• Implement best logistics and inventory management practices including but not limited to best transportation options, kitting strategy, inventory strategy, and work order management practices 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 management 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 relative to receipt and distribution of material
• Be the focal point for area audits and other events pertaining to the responsible production coordinator teams
• Ensure that a clean and organized work area is maintained by making continuous improvements to workspace design
• Supervise the Production Coordinator and Inventory Management teams
• Foster an environment where change is embraced and ideas are respected, supported, vetted and ultimately implemented (if deemed appropriate)
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring 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
• Hazmat Certified
• Working knowledge of transport guidelines as defined by 49CFR / IATA
• Computer Skills – Microsoft Office applications

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lifting up to 25lbs. unassisted, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing stooping, stretching and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be able to work all shifts, extended hours and/or weekends as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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.

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