Senior Assembly Line Logistics Manager
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Job Location:
Hayward, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Zoox is seeking a highly skilled Senior Logistics Assembly Line Manager to support the material flow inventory accuracy and line-side operations within our manufacturing environment. You will work directly with production engineering and quality to ensure our assembly line operates with precision and consistency.
This role blends logistics operations expertise with industrial engineering fundamentals making it ideal for someone who can optimize processes design efficient material-delivery systems and support continuous improvement in a high-tech manufacturing environment. Material flow mapping improving workstation ergonomics reducing waste and increasing throughput for materials from the warehouse to the assembly line will be key focus areas. This position will be focused on execution management and serve as an interface to operations as we scale.
In this role you will:
- Ensure timely accurate material delivery to the assembly line through proactive coordination with warehouse kitting and supply chain teams.
- Analyze production schedules BOMs and consumption trends to maintain continuous line readiness and prevent disruptions.
- Develop and optimize material presentation line-side stocking strategies and replenishment systems (e.g. Kanban kitting flow racks).
- Support configuration usage and updates within ERP/MRP systems to maintain part accuracy and traceability along with investigating and resolving shortages discrepancies and material flow bottlenecks escalating risks early.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to implement new processes equipment and material handling solutions.
- Conduct time studies capacity analysis and workflow assessments to scale logistics operations as production grows.
- Maintain and improve standard operating procedures visual management tools 5S practices and tracking and reporting of KPIs including material availability delivery accuracy line support responsiveness and inventory integrity at the assembly line.
- Design and support the launch of new prototype builds between two different manufacturing plants.
- Coordinate logistics readiness activities for new builds engineering changes and NPI transition.s
- Develop schedules and trackers to ensure materials processes and line-side setups meet program milestones.
Qualifications
- 8 years of experience in logistics manufacturing support assembly operations or related roles.
- Strong understanding of line-side material delivery inventory control and production support workflows.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP is preferred).
- Working knowledge of industrial engineering concepts such as time studies layout optimization takt-time planning and waste elimination.
- Ability to interpret engineering documentation including BOMs drawings and work instructions.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively on the production floor.
- Hands-on problem solver with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders
Bonus Qualifications
- Industrial Engineering degree or background (IE coursework certification or hands-on experience).
- Experience in automotive robotics electric vehicle or high-complexity assembly operations.
- Experience with launching a new assembly line
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing tools (5S SMED Kaizen value-stream mapping).
- Experience supporting NPI and ramp-up production environments.
- Knowledge of material flow automation AGVs or warehouse technology is a plus.
- Experience with dashboards trackers or project tools (Sheets/Excel JIRA Asana Smartsheet etc.).
$165000 - $210000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling as well as positioning within a level is determined by a range of factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant years of experience domain knowledge and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave vacation bereavement) unpaid time off Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights Amazon RSUs health insurance long-term care insurance long-term and short-term disability insurance and life insurance.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Arabic Speaking
- Fire Safety
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- Fire Fighting
- ACCA
About Company
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