SpaceX Supervisor, Logistics - Shipping & Outsourcing at SpaceX leads logistics operations at Hawthorne site. Responsible for safety culture, team performance, and timely shipping of mission-critical materials.
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
Qualification
3+ years of experience in logistics
Required
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
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
