Job Description

Stockroom Supervisor

This role is designed for Second Shift.

The Stockroom Supervisor's primary responsibility is to lead and coordinate the stockroom, shipping, and receiving functions at one or more production facilities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Establish primary and bulk locations for new parts in the stockroom
• Work with planning and production control to ensure that work orders are pulled and available to be built on the production floor in support of the production plan
• Coordinate filling of shortages when materials come in
• Take the lead in performing and reporting cycle counting
• Responsible for the daily output of the stockroom, shipping, and receiving in support of production, product development, and engineering projects
• Ensure that all inventory transactions are processed in a timely manner
• Work with Purchasing to resolve work order shortages. Monitors daily operations of a unit or sub-unit
• Help coordinate implementation of engineering changes with Planning, Engineering and Purchasing
• Set priorities within the stockroom when necessary; Enforce stockroom security policy
• Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks, checking work at frequent intervals and maintain schedules
• Directs subordinates to complete assignments using established guidelines, procedures & policies
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• A High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
• A minimum of 5 -7 years of experience in supervising a stockroom is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Prior experience with inventory control, shipping and receiving is required
• Ability to write and implement material handling and control procedures is needed
• Ability to lead and mentor a small materials team
• Ability to comprehend purchasing and inventory data in a computerized MRP system
• Knowledge of safe material handling practices and the safe handling of electro-static sensitive devices (ESD)
• Ability to train others in the proper use of inventory control practices; track down and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Requires full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• APICS training and/or certification is desirable
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing is preferred
• Prior experience with Kan Ban, and "point of use" inventory control methods is also desirable
• Familiarity with commercial electronics building practices and control methods desired
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision
• Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
• Inspires, motivates and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Constant)
• Frequently lift and/or carry objects of small size between 2lbs and 5lbs
• Frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and balance
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

The salary range for this role is: $62,741 - $88,935. AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit

We also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are:

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty and succeed.

What We Do:

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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