Process Control Manager

Inversion; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking a Process Control Manager to lead inventory management, logistics operations, and materials forecasting. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in manufacturing or aerospace. This role demands a hands-on leader able to enhance supply chain effectiveness in a high-growth environment, ensuring optimal operations and compliance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience managing inventory and logistics.
• Strong hands-on expertise with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience in aerospace or defense industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and oversee inventory ERP/MRP systems.
• Direct logistics operations, ensuring optimal stock levels.
• Manage shipping and receiving with compliance.

Skills

Experience managing inventory

Logistics operations

Materials forecasting

Leadership skills

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Who We Are

Eras of humanity can often be defined by a dominant transportation mode - horse drawn chariots, ocean going boats, or aircraft. These were spurred by a small group of people rigorously focused on building technology to achieve faster access to more of the world. We seek to usher in a new era of humanity defined by universal access to the whole globe free of borders and the presence of a routine way from space to Earth. To do this, we are building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth.

Position Overview

The Process Control Manager leads all functions related to inventory management, logistics operations, materials forecasting, shipping and receiving, work orders, and kitting operations. This role ensures that materials flow efficiently and accurately throughout the production process, supporting manufacturing, engineering, and program delivery timelines. The position demands a hands-on leader capable of optimizing warehouse operations, driving lean initiatives, and enhancing supply chain effectiveness in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build out Inversion’s inventory ERP/MRP system and work order standards from scratch.
• Direct and oversee inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and high inventory accuracy through rigorous audits and cycle counts.
• Lead logistics operations, including inbound and outbound shipping, transportation coordination, and warehouse workflow optimization.
• Develop and maintain robust materials forecasting models to support production schedules and minimize shortages.
• Supervise all shipping and receiving activities, ensuring accuracy of inbound inspections, documentation compliance (hazmat/MSDS where required), and timely processing of receipts.
• Manage work order creation, tracking, and fulfillment processes, ensuring seamless material availability and accurate ERP transactions.
• Oversee the kitting and de-kitting of materials to support production and assembly lines, ensuring complete and quality-checked kits are delivered to the floor.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience managing inventory, logistics, shipping/receiving, and materials operations in manufacturing or aerospace industries.
• Strong hands-on expertise with ERP/MRP systems for inventory and work order management.
• Demonstrated success leading warehouse teams in manufacturing processes.
• Experience working in aerospace or defense industries and familiarity with traceability requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Preferred

• Background in establishing AS9100 certifications
• Certifications in supply chain management, logistics, or lean operations (CPIM, CSCP, etc.)

Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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