Manager, Materials Management (Starlink)

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.

- 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.

- 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:

- 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.

- 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