Materials & Logistics Manager

Moonshot • Lewisville, TX

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About The Position

Moonshot is seeking an experienced Materials & Logistics Manager to lead and continuously improve warehouse operations, inventory control, internal material movement, production kitting, and inbound and outbound logistics supporting the manufacturing of large-scale electrical infrastructure and modular data center systems. The role is responsible for developing a structured, efficient, and scalable materials operation that ensures inventory accuracy, timely material delivery to production, operational efficiency, and uninterrupted manufacturing execution.

Working closely with Production Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality, the manager ensures materials are accurately received, stored, controlled, staged, and delivered according to established production schedules and material requirements. The role oversees Warehouse & Logistics and Materials & Inventory Control functions, establishing standardized processes, measurable performance expectations, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operational leader with strong manufacturing experience, success in inventory management and material flow optimization, and the ability to develop high-performing teams in a rapidly growing manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field is acceptable.
• 5–8+ years of warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing operations experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives that improved inventory accuracy, material flow, or operational efficiency.
• Experience partnering with production, engineering, supply chain, and quality leaders as a peer, building strong working relationships for material support and rapid issue resolution.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or M1, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety standards and OSHA regulations.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including building, coaching, and developing teams, driving accountability, improving workforce performance, and developing individual contributors into leads and supervisors.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build trust, collaborate across departments, influence without authority, and communicate clearly with floor associates through executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an industrial environment, preferably high-part-count or complex assembly operations.
• Experience with bar or QR code scanning systems.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Yellow/Green Belt).
• Experience in electrical equipment, industrial manufacturing, or heavy equipment environments.
• Experience implementing WMS or warehouse digitization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, material handling, and inventory control, to ensure uninterrupted production flow and on-time delivery.
• Establish and maintain at least 98% inventory accuracy through disciplined cycle counting, ERP/WMS integrity, and process enforcement.
• Design and implement a proactive kitting system that delivers complete, accurate material kits to the production floor at least 24 hours ahead of build schedules.
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures for receiving, staging, storage, picking, and shipping.
• Create a visual warehouse with clear labeling, defined zones, and intuitive organization so any part can be located in under 60 seconds.
• Drive Lean continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and optimize material flow across warehouse, production, quality, and supply chain operations.
• Lead inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring finished goods are packaged, labeled, crated, and shipped within 24 hours of final quality control.
• Partner with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality leaders to align material availability with build schedules, anticipate constraints, and resolve issues.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing warehouse team through hands-on training, cross-training, regular feedback, and accountability systems.
• Foster a culture of respect, open communication, and teamwork through clear expectations, recognition, regular one-on-ones, and development paths for team members.
• Enforce OSHA standards and internal safety protocols.

Benefits

• Opportunity to directly influence production speed, operational efficiency, and cost structure.
• Opportunity to architect and scale a warehouse operation from the ground up.
• Opportunity to join a high-growth company building critical infrastructure for the AI and data center economy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager