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.

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