Job brief: Director, Materials Management (Starbase Infrastructure - Louisiana)

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• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-11 (today); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-11.
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What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Pecan Island, LA · Starbase, TX
• Posted: 2026-11-11

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Manager. The title says "Director".

Must have

• The director will build the organization, systems, and material flow required for a new site, then scale them as production rate increases.
• At that time, relocation to Louisiana will be required.
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following: engineering, production, manufacturing, operations, materials management, or supply chain
• 4+ years of direct leadership experience, including leading managers and multi-level organizations
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related technical field
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends based on site operational needs

Conditions

• Build, lead, and develop a multi-level organization of managers, supervisors, analysts, and warehouse associates across shifts;
• Own workforce planning, talent development, performance management, and organizational design for a multi-shift materials team in a high-growth, high-ambiguity environment
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted and work in a warehouse and production environment, including areas with oversized hardware and industrial equipment
• Able to travel for business, including to other Starship sites, as needed up to 10% on an ongoing basis

Main duties

• Own the end-to-end materials management strategy and day-to-day operations for Starbase, LA, including shipping and receiving, inventory management, material…
• Stand up materials processes for Starship production, covering large structures, propulsion hardware, avionics, thermal protection, ground support equipment,…
• 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…
• Define and execute the site materials operating system for a new facility: layout, storage strategy, handling methods for oversized and heavy flight hardware…
• Drive capital planning, automation roadmaps, and process design — including WMS and ERP integration and material-handling solutions appropriate to Starship h…

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• Typical listed pay for manager jobs across the U.S.: $166k a year (2,235 listings, 222 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• Across SpaceX's 2,908 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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