Aerospace Materials & Inventory Supervisor

Zone 5 Technologies; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Zone 5 Technologies in Paso Robles, CA is seeking a Material Supervisor to oversee material flow, inventory accuracy, receiving and shipping, and to support production schedules while maintaining aerospace quality standards.

You will lead warehouse teams, drive lean improvements (5S, Kanban), manage ERP/MRP transactions, coordinate with planning, purchasing and quality, and ensure compliance with FAA/AS9100. The role demands hands-on leadership in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Aviation Management, or related field preferred.
• 3–7 years of experience in materials management, warehouse operations, or supply chain within aerospace or manufacturing environments.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials traceability and documentation requirements.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Epicor.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and logistics processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environments and meet production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily material handling, warehouse, shipping, receiving, and inventory control operations.
• Ensure timely delivery of raw materials, hardware, tooling, and aircraft components to production lines.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and audits.
• Coordinate with Production Planning, Purchasing, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to prevent shortages and delays.
• Manage material transactions within ERP/MRP systems.
• Oversee receiving inspections and ensure compliance with aerospace traceability requirements.
• Maintain compliance with FAA, AS9100, ISO, OSHA, and company quality standards.
• Lead and train warehouse/material personnel on procedures, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support lean manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, and inventory optimization efforts.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shipping issues, and material nonconformances.
• Prepare reports related to inventory performance, material shortages, and operational metrics.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments when required.

Skills

Inventory management

Material planning

Leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Aerospace compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Time management

Data analysis

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Aviation Management, or related field

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazardous materials shipping knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Zone 5 Technologies in Paso Robles, CA is seeking a Material Supervisor to oversee material flow, inventory accuracy, receiving and shipping, and to support production schedules while maintaining aerospace quality standards.

You will lead warehouse teams, drive lean improvements (5S, Kanban), manage ERP/MRP transactions, coordinate with planning, purchasing and quality, and ensure compliance with FAA/AS9100. The role demands hands-on leadership in a fast-paced aerospace environment.