Production Inventory & Warehouse Manager

Intone Inc; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Intone Inc in San Mateo, California is seeking a Production Inventory and Warehouse Manager on a 6+ month contract. The role is hands-on and focuses on inventory and warehouse operations in a hardware manufacturing setting.

You will lead from startup-friendly processes toward organized production, support NPI material readiness, and collaborate on BOMs, ERP/MRP, and material control. A high-mix, prototype-to-production environment awaits.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in inventory and warehouse operations.
• Multiple NPI experiences, ideally 2 or more.
• Experience transitioning inventory and warehouse operations from startup to organized production processes.
• Hands-on knowledge of BOMs, ERP/MRP, inventory tracking, cycle counts, kitting, receiving, and material control.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and warehouse operations from startup or immature processes toward organized production workflows.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, including material readiness and build support.
• Work with BOMs, ERP/MRP systems, inventory tracking, cycle counts, kitting, receiving, and material control.
• Build and improve warehouse processes and systems from the ground up.
• Perform hands-on work on the warehouse floor alongside the team.
• Manage high-mix and prototype-to-production workflows.

Skills

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

NPI experience

ERP/MRP systems

BOMs

Material control

Hands-on floor work

Job description

We are looking for a Production Inventory and Warehouse Manager to join our team in San Mateo, California on a contract basis for a 6+ month engagement. This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on inventory and warehouse operations in a hardware manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and warehouse operations from startup or immature processes toward organized production workflows
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, including material readiness and build support
• Work with Bills of Materials (BOMs), ERP/MRP systems, inventory tracking, cycle counts, kitting, receiving, and material control
• Build and improve warehouse processes and systems from the ground up
• Perform hands-on work on the warehouse floor alongside the team
• Manage high-mix and prototype-to-production workflows

Qualifications

• Required
  • 5–8+ years of inventory and warehouse operations experience
  • Multiple NPI (New Product Introduction) experiences, ideally 2 or more
  • Demonstrated experience transitioning inventory and warehouse operations from startup/immature processes to organized production processes
  • Hands-on knowledge of BOMs, ERP/MRP systems, inventory tracking, cycle counts, kitting, receiving, and material control
  • Willingness and ability to work directly on the warehouse floor
  • Ability to build and improve processes and systems from the ground up
  • Hardware manufacturing background in sectors such as robotics, automotive, drones, consumer electronics, or electromechanical products
• Preferred
  • Experience moving products from prototype or NPI phase into actual production within a fast-moving hardware company
  • High-mix and prototype-to-production background