Supervisor, Warehouse Operations

DIVERGENT; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

Paid time off

Health benefits

Professional development

High-performing team

Job summary

Divergent, an innovator in advanced manufacturing and aerospace, seeks a Supervisor, Warehouse Operations to lead multi-site warehouse teams, drive performance, and implement systematic process improvements. The role focuses on inventory accuracy, ERP transactions, and coordinating with purchasing and material planning to ensure quality and timely fulfillment.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, experience with WMS/SAP/ERP systems, and a proven ability to optimize kitting, inbound/outbound

Qualifications

• Ability to lead large warehouse teams across multiple facilities.
• Strong communication across cross-functional teams and with suppliers.
• Experience developing and managing KPIs for supply chain performance.
• Knowledge of inventory management and production kitting processes.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage Divergent and Czinger warehouse teams for multiple operations.
• Develop execution plans to meet service level agreements and shipping/receiving timelines.
• Lead training on new processes and tools to improve efficiency.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory, receipts, and ERP transactions; assist monthly reconciliations.
• Evaluate and improve part lifecycle, packaging, and kitting processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

KPIs & metrics

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

WMS (Oracle/NetSuite/SAP)

JIRA/Confluence

Job description

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

The Supervisor , Warehouse Operations is a critical leadership role within the Warehouse Operations team and will be instrumental in driving overall warehouse team performance in support of production operations. Reporting directly to the S r. Manager, Warehouse Operations, this position requires hands-on support for multiple teams operating out of multiple facilities, and requires strong leadership to develop a culture of performance and safety. Additionally, this position will play a critical role in developing and revising existing systematic processes, will support implementation of a new WMS platform, and will ensure all team members are appropriately trained on all new processes.

The Role

• Will directly manage warehouse teams for both Divergent and Czinger, supporting a wide range of activities including additive manufacturing production, outbound transportation support, lineside kitting for vehicle builds, and overall warehouse management for all of the above.
• Develop a detailed execution plan, ensuring that the warehouse team adheres to all internal service level agreements: station level kitting delivery dates, outbound ship by dates, inbound receiving timing, external vendor delivery timing, etc.
• Support training and implementation on systematic improvements and process updates, ensuring the warehouse team members are up to speed as we continuously improve upon the available tools and resources.
• Accountable for accuracy of inventory levels, transaction history, and receipts within the ERP system, and will support monthly reconciliation with finance and accounting.
• Responsible for evaluating existing part life cycle processes and will be required to implement improvements to ensure quality, accuracy, and timing requirements are met.
• Develop cycle count plan, generate plan reports, schedule counts, validate variances, and complete count adjustments.
• Report and track material stock levels across all organizations and work closely with purchasing and material planning to drive accuracy across planning and demand activities.
• Revise existing kitting process to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Work closely with purchasing team to ensure systematic orders are aligned with physical receipts, and drive reconciliation as needed.
• Support warehouse expansion operations by evaluating future space requirements based on demand forecasts and existing inventory levels.
• Determine packaging needs for outbound requirements (standard boxes, custom crates, packaging materials) and develop budget forecast based on known requirements.
• Provide hands on support to teams as needed based on day-to-day demand

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Ability to lead and inspire large warehouse teams.
• Strong, professional communicator who will work with multiple cross functional teams and personnel
• Ability to develop and manage KPIs and metrics in support of supply effectiveness, time to replenish, kitting/picking completion rates, etc.
• Experience and understanding of inventory management and production kitting processes
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced /cross functional environment
• Excellent communication and team-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in automotive, aerospace, or scale-up manufacturing environments
• Operational expertise with WMS offerings (Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, etc), and familiarity with MES environments (and fundamental understanding of integration requirements)
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP Systems (Oracle, Netsuite , SAP, etc.)
• In office 5 days
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work in areas that are loud

Pay Range

$109,960 - $151,200 USD

What We Offer:

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well‑being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long‑term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast‑paced, mission‑driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

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