Warehouse Lead: Space Manufacturing & Inventory

astspacemobile; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Lead to coordinate daily warehouse activities supporting satellite manufacturing and production. You will oversee receiving, storage, inventory control, kitting, shipping, and material handling while guiding a team to meet schedules.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in warehouse roles, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and forklift certification. Lean/CI experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years in warehouse/logistics or related field.
• Experience with receiving, shipping, inventory management, and warehouse operations.
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• Experience in aerospace/manufacturing/high-tech environments.
• Forklift certification or experience.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience in high-volume inventory environments.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritize in fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities including receiving, storage, inventory control, kitting, shipping, and material handling.
• Support timely movement of materials to production areas to meet schedules.
• Lead by example while actively performing warehouse functions.
• Train warehouse associates on procedures, inventory transactions, and safety.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and support audits.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions in ERP/MRP systems.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and assist with corrective actions.
• Ensure materials are properly identified, stored, and organized.
• Operate forklifts and other handling equipment safely.
• Support inbound and outbound shipment activities and documentation.
• Promote compliance with policies, OSHA and warehouse procedures.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Production teams.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on warehouse efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Training others

Inventory control

ERP systems

Forklift operation

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Barcode scanning systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Lead to coordinate daily warehouse activities supporting satellite manufacturing and production. You will oversee receiving, storage, inventory control, kitting, shipping, and material handling while guiding a team to meet schedules.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in warehouse roles, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and forklift certification. Lean/CI experience is a plus.