Supervisor, Transportation (Starlink)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

1d•$85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

As a Transportation Supervisor, you will manage contracted shuttle services to and from campus, internal shuttle services and shuttle drivers, maintenance and ownership logistics of the company vehicle fleet, planning and logistics for site parking, and contracts for rental equipment vehicles at SpaceX’s Redmond and Woodinville facilities. You will develop and implement effective strategies for fleet operations, driver management, maintenance scheduling, and contract oversight to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation solutions. The duties of the Supervisor, Transportation and Vehicles will include but are not limited to: coordinating transportation and parking operations, monitoring and motivating staff, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, engaging with vendors and drivers, creating and implementing processes to improve fleet efficiency, ensuring team is current with all mandatory company trainings, scheduling and payroll, interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new staff, setting and upholding operational principles. The Transportation Supervisor will support the SpaceX mission by providing reliable transportation infrastructure that enhances employee mobility, safety, and productivity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of leadership experience within the transportation, logistics, or fleet management industries

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in transportation, logistics, business, or related field
5+ years of leadership experience within the transportation, logistics, or fleet management industries
Experience opening new operations and/or creating operational procedures from the ground up
Advanced knowledge of safety compliance, vehicle maintenance, and problem resolution
Experienced with Microsoft Office and Outlook
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent knowledge of fleet inventory, maintenance processes, and driver management
Experience in corporate or industrial environment
Proficient knowledge of human resources management
Ability to organize work for large groups in various transportation formats
Strong time management skills
Experience with high volume, complex multidisciplinary operations
Experience leading groups in large team settings of 10 or more staff members
Experience working in SpaceX transportation or facilities operations for 1+ years
Experience managing shuttle services, company fleets, or rental equipment contracts
Familiar with vehicle maintenance procedures and regulatory compliance (e.g., DOT, OSHA)
Ability to create and update RFPOs and work orders in an ERP software
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between employees, vendors, and contractors
Logical and strategic approach to solving problems
Ability to read and understand vehicle specs, maintenance logs, and basic site plans
Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic directions

Responsibilities

Oversee transportation operations including strategy and execution of contracted shuttle services to/from campus, internal shuttle services, company vehicle fleet maintenance/logistics, and rental equipment vehicle contracts (trucks, forklifts, scissor lifts, variable reach forklifts, and other industrial vehicles/machinery)
Monitor quality and consistency of transportation operations by setting and enforcing standards, inspecting vehicles/services, and routinely reviewing areas of responsibility
Develop and maintain comprehensive parking strategies for site parking facilities, including capacity planning, layout optimization, and ongoing adjustments to align with evolving business needs, workforce growth, and operational requirements
Develop and maintain campus bike program
Train staff on safety protocols, vehicle operations, anticipating needs, and problem resolution
Enforce proper safety practices with drivers, staff, and contractors
Coordinate and enhance time management for transportation team
Monitor financial activities for transportation operations, strategically driving cost efficiencies and managing budgets
Create and maintain in-person and online training materials for drivers and fleet operations
Manage performance for transportation and vehicles staff
Assist in all aspects of project implementation for transportation infrastructure as needed, including fleet expansions or upgrades
Provide campus-wide reporting on departmental spend, vehicle utilization, maintenance metrics, and other data as requested
Obtain multiple bids from competing contractors/vendors by creating scopes of work for shuttle services, rentals, and maintenance
Perform job walk-downs with vendors, engineers, supervisors, and managers
Create RFPOs and assist buyers with vendor selection for vehicles and services
Ensure purchase orders are accurate with no cost overruns
Work closely with Facilities, Development, Culinary, Hospitality, and other operational teams

Benefits

long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, 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
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
various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.