Material Flow Specialist

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)full time

On Site

mid

H1B: no

Anduril Industries Material Flow Specialist responsible for executing warehouse and production operations to ensure seamless material flow. Own inventory management, visual workplace systems, and process standardization.

Responsibilities

Own hands-on warehouse and production tasks including visual management (labeling, signage), lineside inventory organization, stock relocation, and replenishment system execution (Kanban, Supermarkets)
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 on the production floor
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
Work primarily with Material Flow Engineers and Warehouse Operations teams
Provide regular progress reports to leadership on task completion and project status
Maintain strong working relationships with Production, Quality, and Strategic Sourcing teams
Participate in rapid-response "tiger teams" to support multi-site warehouse setups, layout optimizations, and operational improvements

Qualification

3–5 years in manufacturingBackground in fast-pacedUnderstanding of how materials

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
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 for data entry and basic analysis. Exposure to ERP or WMS systems is a plus
Strong attention to detail with ability to document processes and provide clear status updates to management
Willingness to travel up to (Insert) to support multi-site operations
Ability to stand and walk on concrete manufacturing floors for extended periods and lift/move up to (insert)

Preferred

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
The 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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

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Company

Anduril Industries

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