Andurilindustries
Material Flow Specialist
Costa Mesa, California, United States. Posted 4 months ago
The role
You will execute hands-on warehouse and production operations to ensure materials flow through manufacturing operations. You will manage inventory, visual workplace systems, and process standardization.
What you will do
- Execute hands-on warehouse and production tasks including visual management, lineside inventory organization, stock relocation, and replenishment system execution
- Maintain organized, efficient material flow to support uninterrupted production schedules
- Create and maintain process flow charts to document material handling procedures
- Identify simple variants from standard processes and escalate to Material Flow Engineers
- Assist in implementing 5S, visual management, and other Lean Manufacturing principles
- Provide tactical execution support for Material Flow Engineering projects
- Conduct time-and-motion studies to gather baseline operational data
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and change management efforts
- Provide regular progress reports to leadership on task completion and project status
- Participate in rapid-response tiger teams to support multi-site warehouse setups and layout optimizations
Required qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 3–5 years in manufacturing, warehousing, fulfillment, or logistics environments
- Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, inventory control, and replenishment systems (Kanban, Supermarkets)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, particularly Excel or Sheets
- Strong attention to detail with ability to document processes and provide clear status updates
- Willingness to travel to support multi-site operations
- Ability to stand and walk on concrete manufacturing floors for extended periods
- Ability to lift/move up to (insert)
Nice to have
- Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Exposure to ERP or WMS systems
- Background in fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environments (aerospace, automotive, defense, or robotics)
- Hands-on experience with time-and-motion studies, line balancing, or value stream mapping
- Interest in designing physical workspaces, lineside storage solutions, or material flow routes
- Strong spreadsheet capabilities including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and basic data analysis
- Understanding of how materials, production, and quality functions interact within manufacturing operations
- Proven track record of executing high-quality tactical work with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
Before you apply
- By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening
About the company
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.