Production Inventory & Warehouse Manager

Job Title: Production Inventory & Warehouse Manager

Job Location: San Mateo, CA (100% Onsite)

Interview Mode: Not specified

Job Duration: Contract-to-Hire (3 6 Months)

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day production inventory, warehouse operations, and material control activities in a fast-paced hardware manufacturing environment.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by ensuring materials are available and properly tracked for production.
• Oversee inventory tracking, material movement, kitting, cycle counts, and warehouse organization.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure proper material flow between warehouse and production teams.
• Work with Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support production planning and inventory requirements.
• Utilize ERP/MRP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to monitor inventory and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for inventory and warehouse processes.
• Identify process gaps and implement scalable solutions to support business growth.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure material availability and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a hands-on presence on the warehouse floor while driving process improvements.

Must Haves:

• 4 8+ years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or material control.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) in a hardware or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs), inventory tracking, kitting, cycle counts, and material flow.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Experience developing SOPs, improving warehouse processes, and maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Ability to manage both operational execution and process improvement initiatives.
• Comfortable working hands-on in a warehouse and production environment.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in robotics, consumer electronics, automotive, drones, or similar hardware manufacturing industries.
• Experience supporting growing manufacturing organizations and scaling warehouse operations.
• Background in improving inventory processes and establishing structured material control systems.
• Experience working closely with engineering and production teams during NPI activities.