Logistics Specialist Lead-First Shift

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Appleton seeks a Logistics Specialist Lead for the First Shift to oversee stockroom operations and ensure timely material flow. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and quality compliance at a fast-paced aerospace site.

The position requires 7 years in stockroom/inventory control, 2 years of leadership, and CDI for customer support, plus a valid driver's license. Expect collaboration with internal customers, training duties, and adherence to FAA quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 7 years experience in stockroom, warehouse or inventory control activities.
• 2 years progressive responsibility and recognized leadership qualities.
• CDI qualified for Customer Support.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the receiving, stocking, disbursement, and/or shipping of material, ensuring all paperwork and system transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Make high impact decisions affecting material flow (performance to schedule) and handling of high dollar inventory.
• Establish priorities to ensure efficient operations; plans and assigns work, provides input about employee performance, recognizes, rewards, and disciplines as required.
• Train newly assigned personnel and retrains employees on all material handling procedures.
• Develop operational and organizational improvements; coordinates implementation with affected parties.
• Ensure prompt and responsive customer service for applicable material processes supporting operations.
• Analyze problems and initiates corrective action as required.
• Audit departments to ensure procedures are followed by each employee.
• Ensure all stockroom material conforms to FAA, GAC Quality Control and departmental procedures.
• Direct employees to deliver material within specified time limits.
• Interface with other departments to ensure integrity of inventory control; responsible for inventory accuracy of assigned area or function.
• For specific sites, responsible for day to day Tool Crib activities.
• Where applicable, ensure that cycle counts are performed in a timely manner.
• Perform weekly safety audits and ensures that all areas meet safety requirements.
• Oversee special projects (Lean Manufacturing, 5S, visual management, etc.) and ensures procedures are implemented and followed.
• Assist in developing work schedules and methods to improve efficiency of operations.
• Support a continuous improvement culture including lean principles, sustainability initiatives, ergonomic improvements, safety and cross functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Logistics Specialist Lead-First Shiftin GAC Appleton

Previous experience operating warehouse equipment preferred.

Ability to lead by example, while training and developing a team.

Assign tasks to ensure support for all internal customer requirements in a timely, professional manner.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate an ability to operate in a fast-paced, productive environment ensuring an efficient flow of material.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 7 years experience in stockroom, warehouse or inventory control activities. 2 years progressive responsibility and recognized leadership qualities. CDI qualified for Customer Support. Valid Driver’s License required.Position Purpose:Coordinate the operation of assigned stockroom functions, ensuring that all materials are processed in a responsive manner and adhere to corporate quality and safety standards. Provide work direction to employees in policies, procedures and safety regulations.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• Monitor the receiving, stocking, disbursement, and/or shipping of material, ensuring that all paperwork and system transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner .
• Make high impact decisions effecting material flow (performance to schedule) and handling of high dollar inventory .
• Establish priorities to ensure efficient operations; plans and assigns work, provides input about employee performance, recommends recognition, rewards, and disciplinary actions as required.
• Train newly assigned personnel and retrains employees on all material handling procedures. Identifies skills training requirements for assigned personnel and initiates as required.
• Develop operational and organizational improvements; coordinates implementation with effected parties .
• Ensure prompt and responsive customer service for applicable material processes supporting operations .
• Analyze problems and initiates corrective action as required.
• Audit departments to ensure procedures are followed by each employee .
• Ensure that all stockroom material conforms to FAA, GAC Quality Control and departmental procedures .
• Direct employees to deliver material within specified time limits .
• Interface with other departments to ensure integrity of inventory control; responsible for inventory accuracy of assigned area or function (high dollar and high volume) .
• For specific sites, responsible for day to day Tool Crib activities .
• Where applicable, ensure that cycle counts are performed in a timely manner .

Additional Functions:

• Perform weekly safety audits and ensures that all areas meet safety requirements .
• Oversee special projects (Lean Manufacturing, 5S, visual management, etc.) and ensures procedures are implemented and followed .
• Assist in developing work schedules and methods to improve efficiency of operations .
• Support a continuous improvement culture including lean principles, sustainability initiatives, ergonomic improvements, safety and cross functional teams .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Must have proficiency in inventory systems and Microsoft Office.
• Must have highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Able to effectively interact with all levels of management, technical and non-technical.
• Individual will have heavy customer contact.
• On feet most of shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235595

Category: Materials

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/26/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

Nearest Major Market: Appleton
Nearest Secondary Market: Oshkosh
Job Segment: Logistics, QC, Aerospace, Operations, Quality, Customer Service, Aviation