Fab Lab Operations & Logistics Lead

Ready

San Carlos, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Competitive salary
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Job summary

Ready is seeking an Operations & Logistics Manager for the Fab Lab in San Carlos, CA. This onsite role owns end-to-end logistics for hardware moving to and from the Fab Lab, manages carrier relationships, and ensures inventory accuracy and compliance across materials and finished goods.

You will coordinate with hardware, production, and People Operations teams, maintaining organized, safe facilities and robust deployment readiness in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in facilities, logistics, or operations
  • Experience with hardware environments preferred
  • Knowledge of shipping, freight, inventory, or vendor operations with major carriers
  • Calm, proactive, and collaborative with ownership mindset
  • Knowledge of California workplace safety regulations
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Able to lift 25+ lbs

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end logistics for hardware moving to and from the Fab Lab, including inbound receiving, inspection, and intake through outbound freight for deployments.
  • Manage carrier and freight relationships, schedule shipments, track deliveries and resolve delays, damaged goods and exceptions before they affect production timelines
  • Own inventory and asset accuracy across materials, components, spare parts, and finished hardware, including chain-of-custody documentation
  • Coordinate with hardware and production teams to align build schedules with deployment timelines
  • Own day-to-day Fab Lab operations, keeping the workplace organized, functional, and safe
  • Serve as the primary contact for facility vendors (cleaning, maintenance, utilities, security, waste management) and manage maintenance, repairs, inspections, and upkeep
  • Maintain facility documentation, vendor contracts, permits, and compliance records, and ensure adherence to CA workplace and safety requirements
  • Track facility, inventory, and logistics metrics and report health to leadership
  • Partner with Hardware, Engineering, Product, Story, and People Ops for onsite events and visits
  • Operate effectively in a fast-moving environment with ownership and autonomy

Skills

Logistics management
Facilities management
Vendor management
Inventory control
Problem solving
Collaboration

Tools

DHL
UPS
FedEx
USPS

Job description

Ready is seeking an Operations & Logistics Manager for the Fab Lab in San Carlos, CA. This onsite role owns end-to-end logistics for hardware moving to and from the Fab Lab, manages carrier relationships, and ensures inventory accuracy and compliance across materials and finished goods.

You will coordinate with hardware, production, and People Operations teams, maintaining organized, safe facilities and robust deployment readiness in a fast-paced lab environment.

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