Technical Logistics Manager

Kinetic•Costa Mesa, CA

7d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a rare hybrid role that sits at the intersection of three disciplines: skilled technician, transportation, and independent operations manager. As Technical Logistics Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring Kinetic's proprietary AI-powered robotic hardware from our Costa Mesa, CA headquarters gets safely to our service hubs and customer sites across the United States — then installing, testing, and handing off a fully-operational system. Frequent travel is required. This is a company-critical position. Every hub we open and every customer we activate depends on getting our technology to the right place, at the right time, in perfect working order. We're looking for someone who can do the hard work required to meet these expectations with care and precision. This role will likely involve managing another technician, with whom you’ll work closely to plan, coordinate, deliver, and set up systems on a tight schedule.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; commercial driving experience a plus
Hands-on technician background — comfortable working with mechanical and electrical systems, tools, and hardware
Ability to follow detailed technical work instructions precisely and safely
Strong independent judgment: able to operate with clear objectives but minimal day-to-day supervision
Proven track record of hitting deadlines and schedules in field operations or logistics roles
Physical ability to load, unload, and handle large equipment

Nice To Haves

Self-starter who takes full ownership from departure to handoff — no hand-holding required
High integrity: you do what you say, every time
Patience and composure on long drives and tight schedules
Curiosity about robotics, AI, and emerging automotive technology
Rigor and structured thinking about building repeatable processes — and improving them
Collaborative: you set the team up for success

Responsibilities

Partner with internal teams to develop the plans that allow Kinetic to consistently meet our deployment schedules
Receiving shipments, organizing, and carefully storing inventory carefully
Pack, secure, and load hardware with care to protect sensitive robotics and electronics during transit
Plan and execute long-distance transport of Kinetic's robotic hardware, driving a truck and trailer from Costa Mesa to destinations across the US — routes ranging from a few hundred to several thousand miles
Unpack, install, and configure the Kinetic system at its destination, following detailed technical work instructions
Run functional tests and verify system performance before handing off to the Hub operations team
Identify and resolve issues that arise during transport, setup, or testing — knowing when to follow the playbook and when to adapt
Build and document repeatable processes that improve reliability and speed with each successive deployment