Manager, Materials Management (Starlink)

MANAGER, MATERIALS MANAGEMENT (STARLINK)

SpaceX is developing a low-latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of people around the world. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink provides fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. To enable our goal of “Connecting the Unconnected,” we are seeking an experienced Materials Management leader to own end-to-end material flow, inventory accuracy, and logistics operations that directly enable high-volume Starlink production.

In this role you will own a team of supervisors, analysts, and warehouse associates, working closely with department leadership to grow and develop our Materials Management team into a world-class operation. This leader will be responsible for deploying new equipment and processes to improve material flow across our campus, managing inbound & outbound truck and material flow, and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of materials to production and other key groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own 24/7 materials management operations, including shipping & receiving, inventory management, material handling, delivery systems, and production line support across the Bastrop Starlink campus.
• Manage inbound and outbound truck traffic, material flow, and logistics to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials to production and supporting teams.
• Deploy new equipment, systems, and processes to improve material velocity, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
• Drive a strong safety culture by conducting regular safety walkthroughs, performing root-cause analysis on incidents, addressing hazards promptly, and enforcing safety policies and procedures.
• Develop and execute materials management strategy, key performance metrics, and goals aligned with Starlink production ramps and campus growth objectives.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives by identifying and implementing internal and external opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains.
• Identify, prioritize, and lead process improvement and capital projects that enable the Materials Management team to meet factory goals and scale operations effectively.
• Lead, coach, and develop a multi-level organization of supervisors, analysts, and warehouse associates across multiple shifts.
• Assess performance, provide regular feedback, facilitate conflict resolution, and address performance issues through coaching, performance improvement plans, or disciplinary action when necessary.
• Actively mentor and grow team members by setting clear goals, conducting one-on-ones and performance reviews, and creating development opportunities that motivate high performance.
• Approve timecards, schedule workforce to support 24/7 operations, and perform other administrative leadership duties as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 8+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
• Engineering
• Production
• Manufacturing
• Operations
• Materials Management
• Supply Chain
• 2+ years of direct leadership/management experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, science, engineering, or other technical discipline
• Experience implementing or optimizing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle), or automated material handling systems.
• Proven track record in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing or aerospace environments.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) with demonstrated results.
• Strong data analytics skills (SQL, Power BI, or similar) for inventory and performance reporting.
• Experience with capital planning, equipment justification, and ROI analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and rapid change.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work flexible and/or extended hours to meet the needs of the role
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted and work in a warehouse/production environment.
• Able to travel for business trips as needed up to 10% on an ongoing basis