Supervisor, Warehouse Operations

divergent; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Discretionary incentive bonus

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Divergent is seeking a Supervisor, Warehouse Operations to lead multiple warehouse teams supporting production operations across facilities. You will develop execution plans, drive adherence to SLAs, and support training on new processes as we implement a new WMS platform.

You will oversee inventory accuracy, collaborate with purchasing and planning, and help optimize kitting, packing, and inbound/outbound flows while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to access information subject to US export controls.
• Ability to lead and inspire large warehouse teams.
• Strong communicator across cross-functional teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Develop and manage KPIs for supply effectiveness.
• Experience in inventory management and production kitting.
• Strong organizational skills and prioritization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage warehouse teams for Divergent and Czinger.
• Develop execution plans meeting SLA targets.
• Support training on improvements and processes.
• Accountable for inventory accuracy in ERP; assist monthly reconciliations.
• Evaluate and improve life-cycle processes for quality and timing.
• Develop cycle counts and reconcile variances.
• Coordinate with purchasing and material planning to improve accuracy.
• Support packaging and outbound requirements budgeting.
• Provide hands-on support as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Inventory management

KPI management

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Tools

JIRA/Confluence

ERP systems (Oracle/Netsuite/SAP)

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
• Proficient using Microsoft products (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word)
• 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.)

Work Environment

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