Lead inventory operations for SpaceX's Starship program at the Cape Canaveral launch site across multiple shifts.
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First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Oversee daily shift backlogs
- Fulfill resource gaps when shifts are short-handed
- Monitor department consumables and reordering
- Perform daily cycle counts
- Maintain strict material handling practices
Must have
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of inventory control experience
- 1+ years of experience leading a team or process
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience operating forklifts
- 5+ years of inventory control experience in a warehouse
- ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Practical constraints
- Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Ability to work one of the following shifts: 1st shift or 2nd shift
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs. unassisted
Requirements
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Education
- High school
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The Lead Inventory Specialist at SpaceX plays a crucial role in managing daily inventory operations, ensuring that materials and parts are organized and available for launch activities. This position requires experience in inventory control and team leadership, with a strong emphasis on utilizing ERP systems and maintaining compliance with handling procedures. Ideal candidates will have a background in warehousing or logistics, particularly within aerospace or related fields, and should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The role involves mentoring staff and actively participating in process improvement initiatives.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago — first seen on Joblaze November 4, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page November 12, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Lead Inventory Specialist (Starship) - Multiple Shifts role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Cape Canaveral, FL.
- How much experience is required?
- 1–5 years of relevant experience for this Lead Inventory Specialist (Starship) - Multiple Shifts role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Cape Canaveral, FL.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Lead Inventory Specialist (Starship) - Multiple Shifts role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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.
LEAD INVENTORY SPECIALIST (STARSHIP) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support daily/weekly team meetings by participating in ways to help the team improve
- Oversee daily shift backlogs. Maintain continual oversight of RFI backlogs and incoming backlogs to ensure compliance with metric targets
- Reassign daily shift resources to meet demands
- Function as a focal point for area group production coordinators and priorities
- Participate in adding to the area’s to-do lists for improvement projects
- Fulfill resource gaps when shifts are short-handed
- Mentor employees to meet supervisor expectations for the job
- Train continuously to improve employees’ skills
- Monitor department consumables and reordering
- Monitor the general fulfillment center email inbox
- Pick, lift, organize, and move standard hardware, raw material, purchased parts, machined details, and assemblies to support inventory control for launch operations at the Cape Canaveral launch site
- Assemble racks, look for parts, organize supplies, and perform any other tasks directed by the inventory manager
- Perform picking function to create necessary kits of parts, material, and hardware as required; ascertain that all parts are available and accounted for in the kit
- Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with procedures
- Monitor shelf-life storage and maintain proper rotation of stock
- Perform daily cycle counts
- Effectively utilize ERP systems
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of inventory control experience
- 1+ years of experience leading a team or process in a warehousing, logistics, or manufacturing environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience operating forklifts
- 5+ years of inventory control experience in a warehouse
- ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes
- Capability to operate a forklift and other related inventory equipment
- Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Ability to work the one of the following shifts
- 1st shift: Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 4:30 pm
- 2nd shift: Monday - Friday 4:00 pm - 2:30 am
- Ability to work overtime and/or weekends as needed
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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