Shipping + Receiving Supervisor

Karman Space & Defense; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Receiving Supervisor to lead daily inbound material operations, ensuring accurate and audit-ready receipt of parts. You will guide the Receiving team, coordinate with Quality, Procurement, Production, and Inventory Control to support on‑time manufacturing.

Occasional Saturday shifts may be required; strong AS9100/ISO knowledge and ERP experience are essential in this fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO requirements.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; Epicor experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, train, and develop the Receiving team with clear performance expectations.
• Oversee inbound shipments, verify part numbers, revisions, quantities, and documentation.
• Ensure receiving activities meet AS9100, quality, traceability, and documentation requirements.
• Review CoCs and certifications; escalate discrepancies and supplier documentation issues.
• Coordinate material inspections and dispositions with Quality; maintain orderly workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Epicor ERP

MRP systems

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

This role is part of our Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business, which designs, develops, and delivers highly dependable missile systems for hypersonic and strategic missile defense missions. We provide integrated, mission-ready hardware that brings together multiple technologies into unified systems engineered to perform in demanding operational environments. Our tip-to-tail capabilities include payload protection and deployment systems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic interstage systems, separation systems, missile subsystems, shroud systems, launch systems, and payload integration solutions.

As Receiving Supervisor, you will lead daily inbound material operations to ensure materials are received accurately, documented properly, and processed efficiently. You will guide the Receiving team, maintain compliance with quality and traceability requirements, and partner with Procurement, Quality, Production, and Inventory Control to keep materials moving and support on-time manufacturing.

Schedule

• Occasional Saturday mornings may be required to support business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, train, and develop the Receiving team while establishing clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Oversee inbound shipments, verifying part numbers, revisions, quantities, and required documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure receiving activities meet AS9100, customer-specific quality, traceability, and documentation requirements.
• Review Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), material certifications, test reports, and traceability records, escalating discrepancies and supplier documentation issues.
• Coordinate material inspections and dispositions with Quality, maintaining organized workflows for inspection holds, Material Review Board (MRB) items, and material staging.
• Ensure accurate receipt transactions in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (Epicor) and maintain complete digital records for audit readiness.
• Monitor productivity, accuracy, and on-time delivery metrics; maintain visual management tools, approve timecards, and conduct performance reviews.
• Partner with Procurement and cross-functional teams to resolve receiving issues, communicate risks, and align material availability with production needs.
• Support internal and external audits, including AS9100, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), and customer audits.
• Drive continuous improvement through process enhancements, Lean initiatives, 5S, efficient material movement, and adherence to safety and facility policies.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 3–5 years of experience in receiving, warehouse, or material handling within aerospace, defense, or a highly regulated industry.
• 1–3 years of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements.
• Knowledge of defense industry documentation standards and receiving processes.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems; Epicor experience is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of root cause analysis and nonconformance handling, including Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• Forklift certification or ability to be trained.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, or sit for up to eight hours per shift.
• Occasionally push, pull, lift, or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, with a minimum weight of 25 pounds.
• Occasionally ascend and descend stairs or ramps.
• Safely use and operate a forklift.
• Wear and work in required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel‑toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other equipment specified by the job safety analysis.

The essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Special Mentions

• Occasional Saturday mornings may be required to support business needs.
• No travel is required for this position.

This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑and long‑term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.