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.

DIRECTOR, MATERIALS MANAGEMENT (STARBASE INFRASTRUCTURE - LOUISIANA)

We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven leader to own materials management operations for the Starship Program at our new Louisiana site. This role is responsible for standing up and leading materials operations; Including receiving, inventory management, material handling, kitting, and lineside delivery in support of Starship production. The director will build the organization, systems, and material flow required for a new site, then scale them as production rate increases. The director will drive operational excellence, safety, inventory accuracy, flight-hardware traceability, and productivity while developing a high-performing team of hourly and salaried employees. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of leading large teams, managing complex operations, and building productive working relationships across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, and launch operations. This position is based in Starbase, Texas (Brownsville/South Padre Island Area) until early 2027. At that time, relocation to Louisiana will be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own the end-to-end materials management strategy and day-to-day operations for Starbase, LA, including shipping and receiving, inventory management, material handling, kitting, production-line support, and on-site logistics as the new Starship site comes online and ramps
Stand up materials processes for Starship production, covering large structures, propulsion hardware, avionics, thermal protection, ground support equipment, and the high part mix, serialization, and traceability those commodities require
Lead inbound and outbound logistics, truck and yard operations, and material-flow design so the right hardware arrives on time and in the right condition for production, integration, and test
Define and execute the site materials operating system for a new facility: layout, storage strategy, handling methods for oversized and heavy flight hardware, and the controls that protect inventory accuracy from day one
Drive capital planning, automation roadmaps, and process design — including WMS and ERP integration and material-handling solutions appropriate to Starship hardware — to improve velocity, accuracy, and cost as rate increases
Establish and own site materials KPIs, inventory health, cost, and operational metrics aligned with Starship production goals and the build-out of Starbase, LA
Lead process improvement and capital projects that let Materials Management keep pace with factory rate, new buildings, and new production flows
Build, lead, and develop a multi-level organization of managers, supervisors, analysts, and warehouse associates across shifts; create the leadership pipeline and org design a growing Starship site needs
Set a high safety standard across a new and expanding footprint: leadership safety reviews, rigorous root-cause analysis, and safety designed into new processes, equipment, and facilities
Partner with site leadership, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, and finance, and with other Starship sites, so local materials strategy matches vehicle build plans, new product introduction, and campus planning
Lead cost reduction and value engineering, including packaging, logistics, inventory strategy, and supplier collaboration, without compromising flight-hardware quality or schedule
Own workforce planning, talent development, performance management, and organizational design for a multi-shift materials team in a high-growth, high-ambiguity environment