Lead Materials Associate
About the role
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Supply Chain team, based in Costa Mesa, CA, plays a crucial role in supporting production and business growth through material management and inventory flow.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Ensure all associates follow safety procedures and standard work tasks
- Set priorities and direct daily operations, including timely issuing and completing tasks, and identifying daily blockers for the warehouse team
- Own inventory accuracy for the business unit, identify risks, and report daily
- Build a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge, skills development, and training
- Work cross-functionally to resolve issues related to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement activities
- Drive performance metrics and reporting to Supervisor and Manager
- Interface with business stakeholders to ensure business alignment
- Ensure visual management of areas represents the health of current operations
- Hold daily standups with team to drive key business initiatives
- Be a super user within Warehouse Management System (WMS) to identify and resolve key issues
- Show up every day with extreme urgency and enthusiasm to get the job done
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years experience with warehouse operations supporting manufacturing, involving: receiving, put-away, picking, cycle counting, internal transfers, deployments, VRMA
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
- Ability to be onsite, local to Santa Ana, CA or Costa Mesa, CA
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, manufacturing or related operations field
- Strong understanding of production rate, critical path analysis, and key warehouse fundamentals
- Strong understanding for receiving and deployment documentation for domestic and international shipments
- Ability to identify safety issues with warehouse vehicles to ensure safe operations
- Strong knowledge of AS9100 standards and OSHA laws
- Experience 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
- Passion for employee development and enjoy the process of training and developing both new hires and veteran warehouse staff
- Experience supporting process development and implementing new processes
- Experience supporting equipment maintenance
- Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principles
- Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications) and ability to present data
- Reliable, organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Experience in ramping low volume operations to high rate
- Forklift certification
US Salary Range
The salary range for this role is $37 - $49 USD per year. 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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, explore our benefits.
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