Warehouse Operations Lead: Safety, Inventory & Lean

Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC.

FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC.

FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

Why Work Here?

At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people.

We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals who are naturally curious, courageous and motivated towards action. We value tempering confidence with humility, and a mission that always starts with service-first.

Our Values Guide Everything We Do

We Are Service First - We act with agility and intelligence to solve our partner’s most pressing needs.

We safeguard our trusted relationships by communicating with clarity and unmatched follow through.

We Are Respectful - We behave with dignity, fairness, and acceptance. We thrive by prioritizing empathy, humility, and connection to our collective community.

We are Amplifiers - We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals, businesses and partners. We fuel the entrepreneurial spirit by providing autonomy, authority and a clear mission.

We Are Open-Minded - We communicate with intention, curiosity, and diversity of thought.

By actively contributing with courage and candor, we challenge the status quo and innovate together.

We Are Accountable - We own responsibility for our outcomes. We set expectations, embrace critique, and empower every employee to take immediate actions on challenges they encounter.

We Value Our People - That’s why we offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401k matching, and wellness programs. We invest in training, mentorship, and career development to empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Our commitment to culture and excellence has earned us recognition as one of Aviation Business News' Best Places to Work in Aviation.

As a team member at FDH Aero you are trusted to deliver, to innovate, and to drive next-generation solutions for tomorrow’s supply chain demands. Ready to make an impact? We proudly pursue top talent with a diverse and global set of experiences and backgrounds.

We Are Looking For

The Assistant Warehouse Manager will be responsible for supporting the Warehouse Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring efficient and effective handling, storage, and distribution of aerospace components.

This role involves managing warehouse staff, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards for all Business Units.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Lead planning, organizing, and overseeing daily warehouse activities and KPI’s
• Ensure timely and accurate receiving, storing, and shipping of products
• Optimize warehouse layout and space utilization for efficiency
• Supervise and mentor warehouse staff, providing guidance and support to ensure effective performance
• Coordinate training programs for warehouse personnel to enhance their skills and knowledge
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the team
• Integrates seamlessly with business unit commercial leadership to align customer and business logistic priorities are met
• Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts
• Implement and monitor procedures for inventory management and loss prevention
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Monitor and report on quality metrics and performance indicators
• Address and resolve any quality issues or discrepancies
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Conduct regular safety inspections and training sessions
• Investigate and report any accidents or incidents
• Identify areas for improvement in warehouse processes and workflows
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process enhancements
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles to optimize warehouse operations
• Ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of customer orders
• Address customer inquiries and resolve any issues related to warehouse operations
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of warehouse activities
• Prepare and present reports on warehouse performance to senior management
• Ensure proper documentation of incoming and outgoing shipments
• Performed other duties as assigned
  
  

What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills)

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5 years of progressive FDH experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree
• Insightful, hands-on leader with strong leadership and communication skills
• Highly skilled in engaging teams to deliver results in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong project management leadership, knowledge, and skills, covering planning and execution, including ability to rapidly assess risk and identify/resolve issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be computer savvy and learn company proprietary software programs
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to meet deadlines quickly and accurately, multi-task, and work well under pressure with changing priorities
  
  

FDH Aero

is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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