Materials Lead
About The Position
Lambda, Inc. seeks a Materials Lead in San Jose, California, to improve inventory accuracy across systems and physical counts using quantitative analysis and process engineering methods. The role collaborates with Logistics to improve productivity and ensure timely availability of high-value materials at a $10M+ scale. It oversees material utilization, reconciliations, discrepancy resolution, and post-deployment workflows, as well as fixed-asset lifecycle management and accounting controls. The position also develops reporting and KPI dashboards, improves manufacturing and storage processes, and uses Python, SQL, and automation to reduce manual work and increase visibility. Telecommuting is allowed, and the role requires 15–20% domestic travel, fully reimbursed by the employer.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupations.
- At least 1 year of experience establishing and managing product compliance requirements and maintaining an FDA-compliant FSVP program.
- At least 1 year of experience developing SOPs across departments and overseeing training and implementation; reducing overhead costs; and establishing company benchmarks for process improvement and quality control.
- At least 1 year of experience identifying and formulating KPIs and clarifying management objectives.
- At least 1 year of experience validating new operational processes using statistical regression models and partnering cross-functionally to align procurement, production, and demand planning.
- At least 1 year of experience formulating and mapping department processes using the ARIS enterprise modeling approach to promote operational efficiency and preparing management reports recommending solutions.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Logistics department to improve productivity and ensure timely availability of high-value materials ($10M+ scale).
- Devise methods for improving material utilization and oversee daily reconciliations and variance resolution, ensuring production problems or other issues are resolved.
- Lead root cause analysis of discrepancies and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain standard operating procedures and compliance documentation to meet audit and regulatory requirements, including SOX, ISO, FSVP, and OSHA.
- Manage post-deployment workflows, including returns, reuse, and decommissioning, with timely system updates and reconciliation.
- Oversee entry, validation, and lifecycle management of fixed assets in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- Ensure accurate accounting of movement, utilization, and depreciation of fixed assets through systems-based controls.
- Provide proactive reporting and insights to guide procurement planning and capacity decisions.
- Develop KPI dashboards for leadership visibility, including inventory accuracy and spares utilization.
- Develop manufacturing methods and drive best practices in storage design, labeling, and inter-facility transfer processes.
- Use Python, SQL, and automation tools to reduce manual processes and improve visibility.
- Present analysis, cross-functional reports, and other communications to management and internal stakeholders.
Benefits
- Generous cash and equity compensation.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles.
- 401(k) plan with a 2% company match for U.S. employees.
- Flexible paid time off plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
