divh2Senior Materials Manager, Warehouse (Technical Hardware)/h2pCosta Mesa, California, United States/ppAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Andurils family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years./ppAs a Senior Materials Manager, you will create a strategic plan to optimize warehouse operations, create a standard set of metrics to monitor team performance, set goals for improving performance, and identify areas to reduce cost while maintaining quality. The right person for this role has extensive supply chain knowledge, has developed SOPs and implemented them, has implemented or improved ERP/WMS, and has a track record of managing expensive inventory. If you are someone who can operate autonomously to keep a warehouse team motivated and enjoys process improvement this may be the role for you./ppWHAT YOULL DO:/pulliDevelop and implement material management strategies, policies, and procedures to comply with regulations./liliHiring training talent who can manage material flow per Anduril guidelines./liliDevelop processes that increase the efficiency (speed elimination of waste) and effectiveness of Anduril materials management./liliImplement necessary systems that match Anduril Federal policies on management of government property inventory management./liliImplement End-to-End material management measures, including FIFO adherence, material variances, cycle time optimization, scrap/obsolescence management, cycle/physical counting, and audits, etc., to ensure inventory accuracy and to mitigate stockouts or overstocking. This includes the development improvement of critical metrics./liliCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, manufacturing engineering, logistics, and quality, to aid in accurate demand forecasting, procurement planning, and timely delivery of materials./liliCollaborate with production planning and manufacturing teams to align material availability with production schedules, minimize disruptions, and meet customer demand on time./liliAnalyze material usage trends, identify opportunities for process improvements, and implement lean practices to optimize material handling, storage, and distribution./liliUtilize ERP WMS software systems and tools to track inventory, generate reports, and provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and optimize material-related processes./liliEnsure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and quality control protocols in all material management activities./liliLead and develop a high-performing warehouse team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement./li/ulpREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:/pulliBachelors degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or equivalent work experience/lili12+ years of experience in material management, inventory control, or supply chain management roles in an aerospace and/or defense manufacturing environment/lili3+ years of experience managing a lead of supervisors, associates or technicians/liliAbility to be onsite, local to Santa Ana, CA or Costa Mesa, CA/li/ulh4PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/h4ulliAssociates or Bachelors degree in supply chain, manufacturing or related operations field/liliStrong understanding of production rate, critical path analysis, and key warehouse fundamentals/liliStrong understanding for receiving and deployment documentation for domestic and international shipments/liliAbility to identify safety issues with warehouse vehicles to ensure safe operations/liliStrong knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA laws/liliExperience being hands-on and boots on the ground in the warehouse with proven skills in both process and equipment troubleshooting, and ability to adapt to constantly changing warehouse environments/liliPassion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran warehouse staff/liliStrong understanding for receiving and deployment documentation for domestic and international shipments/liliStrong understanding of production rate, critical path analysis, and key warehouse fundamentals/liliAbility to identify safety issues with warehouse vehicles to ensure safe operations/liliExperience supporting process development and implementing new processes/liliExperience supporting equipment maintenance/liliKnowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principles/liliProficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications) and ability to present data/liliReliable, organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal written communication skills/liliExperience in ramping low volume operations to high rate/liliForklift certification/li/ulpUS Salary Range/pp$129,000 - $171,000 USD/ppThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:/ppAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits./ppAnduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. Weve observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. 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