Supervisor, Materials Management (Starship) - Night Shift

SpaceX
Starbase, TX
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level supply chain professionals with aerospace or manufacturing experience who thrive in structured logistics environments.

Best fit for

  • Night shift supervisors comfortable with extended hours and weekend work.
    — “Must be able to work night shift hours (6:00pm - 6:00am Mon-Fri) including extended hours and/or weekends as needed
  • Materials managers with lean/6-sigma certifications and hazmat experience.
    — “Lean/6-Sigma experience (Green/Black Belt certifications)
  • Leaders who prioritize safety audits and workspace organization.
    — “Ensure that a clean and organized work area is maintained by making continuous improvements to workspace design

Things to consider

  • Physical demands include lifting 25lbs and frequent movement.
    — “Lifting up to 25lbs. unassisted, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing stooping, stretching and carrying are generally required
  • Requires US citizenship or permanent residency due to ITAR.
    — “To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific metrics you improved in past logistics roles.
    — “Support and maintain metric goals and objectives for the Production Coordinator and Inventory teams
  • Demonstrate cross-departmental problem-solving in materials distribution.
    — “Interface with Shipping, Receiving, Quality Control, Transportation, Planning, Purchasing and other related departments to resolve problems
  • Showcase continuous improvement initiatives in inventory management.
    — “leading continuous improvement to improve all aspects of logistics management
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • high on-time delivery rates
  • continuous improvement
  • safety compliance
Typical background
materials managementsupply chainproduction/manufacturing

Skills & requirements

Required

LogisticsInventory ManagementSafety PoliciesTeam SupervisionCommunication

Preferred

Apics CertificationLean/6-sigmaAerospace Experience

Stack & domain

Logistics And Inventory ManagementKitting StrategyInventory StrategyWork Order ManagementSafety PoliciesHazardous Materials (hazmat) CertificationTransport GuidelinesMicrosoft Office ApplicationsCommunicationTeam-buildingFast-paced EnvironmentCross-functional EnvironmentApics CpimApics CscpLean/6-sigma Green/black BeltAerospaceAviationAutomotive Manufacturing

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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) - NIGHT SHIFT

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 night shift hours (6:00pm - 6:00am Mon-Fri) including 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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