Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Project Kuiper seeks Logistics Operations Manager to support Payload Processing Facility transportation and warehousing.
The Logistics Ops Manager works at Kuiper’s Payload Processing Facility and oversees logistics functions in support Launch Operations. This role manages daily yard flow, delivery coordination, and SAP-based inventory. This individual ensures on-time receiving, accurate material traceability, and effective trailer utilization across Kuiper facilities. The position requires anticipating Launch Operation’s needs, establishes material kitting cadences based on launch schedules, and collaborates across multiple organizations to sustain launch-critical readiness. This role operates with limited guidance, delivers tactical execution with emerging strategic scope, and mentors peers and leads in process discipline and operational excellence.
Key job responsibilities
• Coordinates daily yard operations including satellite trailer receiving, dock scheduling, and movement of flight and non-flight hardware between quality, integration, and off-site facilities.
• Manage inbound delivery scheduling, badging coordination, and shipment receipt to ensure secure and compliant site entry.
• Oversee physical receiving, inspection, and SAP/MES entry of all hardware and materials to maintain full system and physical alignment.
• Understand and manage physical storage of flight hardware to minimize impact on adjacent teams.
• Maintain material visibility and SAP accuracy across multiple facilities through disciplined goods movement, cycle counts, and reconciliation.
• Identify, prioritize, and resolve operational risks or bottlenecks affecting material availability or hardware flow to include issues upon receipt and issuance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Launch Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Security, and Facilities to drive material readiness and compliance.
• Develop and execute short-term solutions to mitigate schedule pressures, optimize dock and yard utilization, and support launch milestones.
• Champion process improvement initiatives to standardize receiving, kitting, and yard workflows across Kuiper’s network.
• Maintain traceability and batch/serial integrity of all controlled hardware
• Mentor yard and inventory associates in SAP usage, material traceability, and safe operational practices.
• Hire and Develop the Best receiving associates and leads.
• Perform root cause analysis/reporting on supply chain and operational issues, develop action plans and manage improvements
• Develop analysis of key business metrics, with emphasis on developing and executing recommendations for improvement
• Lead collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment processes with Launch Operations Teams, Planning, Global Trade & Compliance, and suppliers.
• Solve daily operational issues in contact with other stakeholders and Operations teams that block integration.
• Other additional duties as assigned.
• Shift schedule will vary, depending on production/launch schedules
• Role requires up to 25% domestic and international travel to support launch activities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
- 5+ years of logistics, 2+ years of inventory, or production operations experience within aerospace, manufacturing, or high-tech industries.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional coordination between logistics, production, and program stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Clear and concise communication skills in both verbal and written formats.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Shift work,