Supervisor, Critical Transport (Starship)

About the role

The Critical Transport Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of Technicians for Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. The Critical Transport Supervisor is the most influential person on-site to drive progress on an hour-by-hour and day-by-day basis.

The Supervisor of the team will take technical direction from the engineering team and turn it into reality by building, retaining, and managing their team effectively; distributing labor resources, prioritizing certain aspects of the build, and setting headcount requirements where necessary. The Supervisor is also a key enabler to a productive, fun, and hard-working culture.

For this role specifically, the Supervisor must be an inspiring leader, often working side by side with the Critical Lift team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of critical transport technicians who specialize in heavy transport operations
• Review work instructions and make change recommendations when needed
• Assess and vet appropriate skillsets as needed
• Identify training needs and develop training programs
• Provide required data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives
• Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff
• Accomplish production results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job results
• Effectively organize, assign and track work/deliverables for the team, ensuring seamless progression through multi-shift work schedules
• Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
• Own safety culture, quality and performance of all team members
• Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory
• Continuously improve processes and manpower efficiency, utilization and productivity and conduct regular audits

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 8+ years of experience in Heavy Transport Operations
• 5+ years of experience leading Heavy Transport Teams

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with heavy transport operations, including Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs), Goldhofer, K25, multi-axle trailers, and oversized load movement
• Strong knowledge of load securement, rigging, and tie-down standards
• Ability to develop, review, and execute detailed transport plans in coordination with engineering teams
• Proficiency in heavy equipment operation, inspection, and maintenance
• Strong working knowledge of transport signals, communications, and safety protocols
• Experience in high-paced, high-reliability environments with rapid role changes and multi-shift coordination
• Familiarity with oversized/overweight load permitting, route surveying, and escort coordination
• Experience leading teams in aerospace, heavy manufacturing, or large-scale construction/assembly environments
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, 5S) applied to transport processes

Additional Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, noise, and varying weather conditions
• Must be available to work extended hours, weekends, and rotating shifts (day: 6 AM-6 PM; night: 6 PM-6 AM) as site operational needs dictate; flexibility required
• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed - up to 5% travel
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

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.