Material Flow Specialist

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

As a Material Flow Specialist, you will execute hands-on warehouse and production operations to ensure materials flow seamlessly through our manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities:

• Own hands-on warehouse and production tasks including visual management, lineside inventory organization, stock relocation, and replenishment system execution
• Maintain organized, efficient material flow to support uninterrupted production schedules
• Create and maintain process flow charts to document material handling procedures
• Identify simple variants from standard processes and escalate to Material Flow Engineers
• Assist in implementing 5S, visual management, and other Lean Manufacturing principles on the production floor
• Provide tactical execution support for Material Flow Engineering projects
• Conduct time-and-motion studies to gather baseline operational data
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and change management efforts
• Work primarily with Material Flow Engineers and Warehouse Operations teams
• Provide regular progress reports to leadership on task completion and project status
• Maintain strong working relationships with Production, Quality, and Strategic Sourcing teams
• Participate in rapid-response "tiger teams" to support multi-site warehouse setups, layout optimizations, and operational improvements
• Travel to various Anduril locations to execute high-impact operational projects

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
• 3–5 years in manufacturing, warehousing, fulfillment, or logistics environments
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, inventory control, and replenishment systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, particularly Excel or Sheets for data entry and basic analysis
• Strong attention to detail with ability to document processes and provide clear status updates to management
• Willingness to travel up to (Insert) to support multi-site operations
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete manufacturing floors for extended periods and lift/move up to (insert)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environments
• Hands-on experience with time-and-motion studies, line balancing, or value stream mapping
• Interest in designing physical workspaces, lineside storage solutions, or material flow routes
• Strong spreadsheet capabilities including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and basic data analysis
• Understanding of how materials, production, and quality functions interact within manufacturing operations
• Proven track record of executing high-quality tactical work with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines