Logistics & Warehouse Manager – Scale Production

Lightship; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

LightTrip stipend

Job summary

Lightship is seeking a Manager of Logistics & Warehouse in Colorado to own both warehouse operations and the logistics flow. You will lead a growing team on the factory floor, own inbound and outbound processes, and partner with production leadership to ensure material arrives on time and in the right sequence.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience coordinating freight, and strong ERP-based inventory discipline. Lightship offers full benefits and a path to scale as production expands.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in warehouse operations or logistics within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 2+ years leading an operational team or crew with a track record of developing people.
• Hands-on orientation; comfortable working on the floor with the team, including forklift operation.
• Freight coordination experience with carriers, forwarders, or 3PL partners.
• Inventory discipline: cycle counts and resolving discrepancies in ERP systems.
• Cross-functional partnership with production or operations leadership to manage volatility and align priorities.
• Systems and reporting: ERP fluency and ability to build basic reporting and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Grow the Team: inherit and expand a small warehouse team; own hiring, onboarding, 1:1s, performance management, and shift structure.
• Own Receiving and Put-Away: ensure inbound material is received per PO, inspected, and stored correctly the same day lands.
• Drive Line-Side Material Flow: manage kitting, staging, and delivery to the assembly line; collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on part introductions and layout.
• Maintain Inventory Integrity: own cycle counts, root-cause discrepancies, and keep ERP records synced with physical inventory.
• Champion Safety and Equipment Readiness: lead by example on forklift safety, PPE protocols, and upkeep of material handling equipment.
• Coordinate Inbound Freight: manage domestic and international inbound shipments; work with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.

Skills

Warehouse Ops

Leadership

Forklift

ERP reporting

Process improvement

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Lightship is seeking a Manager of Logistics & Warehouse in Colorado to own both warehouse operations and the logistics flow. You will lead a growing team on the factory floor, own inbound and outbound processes, and partner with production leadership to ensure material arrives on time and in the right sequence.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience coordinating freight, and strong ERP-based inventory discipline. Lightship offers full benefits and a path to scale as production expands.