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Supervisor, Logistics - Shipping & Outsourcing (Materials Management)
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, LOGISTICS – SHIPPING & OUTSOURCING (MATERIALS MANAGEMENT)

Hawthorne Logistics teams play vital roles within the Materials Management organization, overseeing the transport of materials essential to the production of SpaceX rockets and spacecraft. Our mission is to set the industry standard in logistics performance through a strong safety focus, exceptional on-time delivery, and operational excellence.

We are seeking a highly motivated Supervisor to lead and support all logistics operations at our Hawthorne site. This role is responsible for fostering a strong safety culture, managing team performance, and ensuring timely and accurate shipping of mission critical materials. The ideal candidate will be a reliable, proactive, and creative leader with a passion for continuous improvement to exceed customer expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cultivate a team culture that embraces safety, change, encourages innovative thinking, and supports the evaluation and implementation of process improvements

• Oversee administrative functions, including timecard approvals, team scheduling, performance reviews, fleet management, courier relations, and direct report development through regular one-on-one mentoring and training

• Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and site-specific transportation policies, including those related to oversized loads and hazardous materials

• Monitor and support the achievement of operational metrics and performance goals

• Implement and enforce best practices for loading, unloading, and transporting materials in alignment with company procedures and industry standards

• Manage and delegate Transportation Move Requests tasks effectively to ensure timely resolution and maintain high performance against due dates

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Launch Logistics, Receiving, Inventory, Production Coordination, Quality Control, Planning, Purchasing, and other departments to resolve material handling and distribution challenges

• Serve as the primary point of contact for audits and ensure the team’s readiness for inspections and compliance evaluations

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment by driving continuous improvements in workspace layout and design

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support an efficient, safe, and productive work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, supply chain, or materials management; or 6+ years of professional experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, supply chain, or materials management

• 1+ years of leadership experience leading teams, projects, or people

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, supply chain, or materials management

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License

• Working knowledge of major courier (FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS, etc.) operations, including but not limited to rate structures, packaging standards, courier portals, tracking guidance, exception escalation, network structure, etc.

• In-depth knowledge of transportation processes and procedures specific to Federal property, interstate, and international operations

• APICS certification such as CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) is highly desirable

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and build effective teams

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

• Experience building AI applications with demonstrated operational efficiency gains

• Working knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance standards, including DOT, 49 CFR, and IATA

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, weekends, or holidays as required to support mission critical operational needs

• Strong commitment to meeting deadlines, maintaining accountability, and communicating operational changes or challenges proactively to leadership

• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies; Green or Black Belt certification is a strong plus

• Previous experience in aerospace, aviation, or automotive manufacturing environments, with a solid understanding of the logistical demands and compliance requirements in high-performance industries

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as required to meet operational demands

• Flexibility to support a dynamic work schedule, including varied shifts and on-call availability to support mission-critical activities

• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs., standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

$100,000.00 - $140,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
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 .

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What this posting asks for

Level: Mid level — The posting asks for 2+ years of experience.

Main responsibilities

Cultivate a team culture that embraces safety, change, encourages innovative thinking, and supports the evaluation and implementation of process improvements
Oversee administrative functions, including timecard approvals, team scheduling, performance reviews, fleet management, courier relations, and direct report …
Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and site-specific transportation policies, including those related to oversized loads a…
Monitor and support the achievement of operational metrics and performance goals
Implement and enforce best practices for loading, unloading, and transporting materials in alignment with company procedures and industry standards
Manage and delegate Transportation Move Requests tasks effectively to ensure timely resolution and maintain high performance against due dates
Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Launch Logistics, Receiving, Inventory, Production Coordination, Quality Control, Planning, Purchasing, and o…
Serve as the primary point of contact for audits and ensure the team’s readiness for inspections and compliance evaluations
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment by driving continuous improvements in workspace layout and design
Perform additional duties as assigned to support an efficient, safe, and productive work environment

Competencies an interviewer will look for

Leadership and mentoring Core
In the posting: “SUPERVISOR, LOGISTICS – SHIPPING & OUTSOURCING (MATERIALS MANAGEMENT)” · “We are seeking a highly motivated Supervisor to lead and support all logistics operations at our Hawthorne site.” · “Oversee administrative functions, including timecard approvals, team scheduling, performance reviews, fleet management, courier relations, and direct report …”
Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
Planning and organisation Core
In the posting: “Hawthorne Logistics teams play vital roles within the Materials Management organization, overseeing the transport of materials essential to the production of…” · “Oversee administrative functions, including timecard approvals, team scheduling, performance reviews, fleet management, courier relations, and direct report …” · “Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Launch Logistics, Receiving, Inventory, Production Coordination, Quality Control, Planning, Purchasing, and o…”
Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
Attention to detail and quality Core
In the posting: “Our mission is to set the industry standard in logistics performance through a strong safety focus, exceptional on-time delivery, and operational excellence.” · “This role is responsible for fostering a strong safety culture, managing team performance, and ensuring timely and accurate shipping of mission critical mate…” · “Cultivate a team culture that embraces safety, change, encourages innovative thinking, and supports the evaluation and implementation of process improvements”
Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
Communication Core
In the posting: “Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and build effective teams” · “Strong commitment to meeting deadlines, maintaining accountability, and communicating operational changes or challenges proactively to leadership”
Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
Adaptability and learning Core
In the posting: “Ability to work a flexible schedule, weekends, or holidays as required to support mission critical operational needs” · “Flexibility to support a dynamic work schedule, including varied shifts and on-call availability to support mission-critical activities”
Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
Stakeholder management Core
In the posting: “Implement and enforce best practices for loading, unloading, and transporting materials in alignment with company procedures and industry standards” · “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, ge…”
Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
Technical skill Supporting
In the posting: “Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)”
Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
Problem solving Supporting
In the posting: “Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Launch Logistics, Receiving, Inventory, Production Coordination, Quality Control, Planning, Purchasing, and o…”
Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
Teamwork and collaboration Supporting
In the posting: “Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Launch Logistics, Receiving, Inventory, Production Coordination, Quality Control, Planning, Purchasing, and o…”
Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
Ownership and accountability Supporting
In the posting: “Strong commitment to meeting deadlines, maintaining accountability, and communicating operational changes or challenges proactively to leadership”
Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
Customer focus Supporting
In the posting: “The ideal candidate will be a reliable, proactive, and creative leader with a passion for continuous improvement to exceed customer expectations.”
Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
Data and analysis Supporting
In the posting: “Monitor and support the achievement of operational metrics and performance goals”
Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.

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