Aerospace Warehouse Operations Manager

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero); San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

PTO 120 hours

Life insurance

HSA

401k

9 paid holidays

Casual dress code

Job summary

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations, ensure inventory accuracy, and support manufacturing requirements. This on-site role requires strong leadership in a regulated aerospace context and a commitment to safety and process adherence.

You will supervise a team, plan labor, manage material flow, and partner with the Fulfillment Manager to drive continuous improvement across inventory control, kitting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management, Operations, Business, Logistics, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of warehouse, inventory, or materials experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility
• Experience managing warehouse operations in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or another regulated environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control processes, material handling, and ERP/MRP systems
• Experience leading teams, assigning workload, and driving accountability in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ITAR/EAR, OSHA, and material traceability requirements preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations, including material movement, kitting, staging, inventory transactions, and support of manufacturing requirements
• Supervise, train, coach, and develop warehouse personnel while promoting accountability, teamwork, safety, and operational excellence
• Plan and assign daily labor resources to support production schedules, fulfillment requirements, and departmental priorities
• Ensure warehouse activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and company requirements
• Execute inventory control processes established by the Fulfillment Manager, including cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, and accurate ERP/MRP transactions
• Maintain proper handling, storage, identification, preservation, and traceability of materials, components, and inventory
• Manage kitting and staging activities to ensure materials are prepared accurately and available to support production requirements
• Maintain warehouse organization, material flow, housekeeping standards, and effective utilization of storage space
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR/EAR, OSHA, safety policies, and company procedures through consistent execution of established requirements
• Monitor warehouse performance, communicate operational results and challenges, and provide recommendations for improvement to the Fulfillment Manager
• Support implementation of process improvements, system changes, and operational initiatives established by the Fulfillment Manager
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, and other departments to resolve operational issues affecting workflow and material availability
• Manage warehouse equipment and material handling resources, ensuring proper operation, maintenance, and safe usage

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse management

Inventory control

ERP/MRP systems

Regulated environments

Team training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain management, Operations, Business, Logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations, ensure inventory accuracy, and support manufacturing requirements. This on-site role requires strong leadership in a regulated aerospace context and a commitment to safety and process adherence.

You will supervise a team, plan labor, manage material flow, and partner with the Fulfillment Manager to drive continuous improvement across inventory control, kitting, and