Warehouse & Facilities Manager

Company Description

Inspired Flight’s Purpose Statement says it all - Conserving resources, creating jobs, and saving lives by innovating the American drone manufacturing.  Founded in San Luis Obispo, California our entirely U.S. based team designs, builds and supports highly capable and flexible drone platforms for both commercial and government customers.  

Our purpose driven team exemplifies our Core Values. We are: 

Collaborative: We harness the collective intelligence and energy of our team to surpass individual potentials and achieve shared goals.

Resilient: We approach obstacles with flexibility and creativity, supporting one another to stay focused, resourceful, and determined.

Diverse: We place a high value in people of all heritages, genders, sexual orientations, and points of view to spark innovation and solutions, enriching our work environment and outputs.

Continuously Improving: We are committed to ongoing learning and innovation by always seeking ways to enhance our processes, products, and personal expertise.

Underlying all of this is our deeply rooted belief that the cutting-edge aerial tools we create are advancing an industry that is good for people, good for our planet and good for the United States of America. 

Location

This is an in-office position for hire at Inspired Flight’s HQ in San Luis Obispo, CA.  

Job Description

Inspired Flight is looking for an experienced Warehouse & Facilities Manager to lead all warehouse operations and oversee the maintenance and management of our 45,000 sq ft facility. This role owns shipping, receiving, inventory control, and the physical environment that supports our operations — ensuring the building, equipment, and teams run safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company goals.

Typical Responsibilities:

Warehouse Operations

• Oversee all inbound and outbound logistics, including accurate and timely shipping and receiving of inventory and expense items
• Manage receiving inspection processes and work to implement dock-to-stock programs
• Ensure accurate put-away and picking of materials; develop and maintain kitting and picking processes that meet production and customer requirements
• Maintain accurate inventory records with emphasis on appropriate stock levels, identification of excess and obsolete materials, and resolution of inventory discrepancies
• Manage inventory turns in accordance with company goals and continuously work to improve accuracy and reduce adjustments
• Develop and maintain processes to achieve and sustain data integrity across warehouse systems
• Manage and maintain warehouse physical and system structure, including slotting, labeling, and layout

Facilities Management

• Manage day-to-day operations of the 47,000 sq ft facility, including preventive and reactive maintenance of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, dock equipment)
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for repairs, inspections, and capital improvement projects
• Ensure the facility meets all safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements (OSHA, fire code, etc.)
• Manage facility budgets, service contracts, and equipment maintenance schedules
• Lead safety programs and conduct regular walkthroughs to identify and address hazards
• Oversee janitorial, security, and other facilities service providers

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and develop warehouse staff including Receivers, Warehouse Leads, Material Handlers, and Inventory Control Coordinators
• Set clear goals and expectations; conduct regular performance reviews and provide timely feedback
• Address employee issues with appropriate documentation and follow-through
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and safety

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Interface with purchasing, planning, finance, and operations to ensure alignment on priorities and material flow
• Represent the warehouse and facilities functions on continuous improvement project teams
• Use lean and CI tools to eliminate waste, improve throughput, and reduce costs
• Review and update applicable work instructions, SOPs, and department policies

Education/Experience Requirements: 

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, supply chain management, or a related field
• Previous supervisory or lead experience required
• Experience managing a large facility (30,000+ sq ft) preferred
• Experience leading or supporting a facility relocation — including coordinating the move-in process while maintaining continuity of standard operations — is a strong plus
• Strong ERP systems experience and proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing software
• Solid understanding of inventory management principles, including cycle counting, FIFO, and stock optimization
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and general facilities compliance requirements
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Bachelor's degree in business, operations, supply chain, or related field preferred — equivalent experience considered
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb a ladder up to 15 ft, and be on the floor for the majority of the shift

Salary & Benefits Offered

• Unlimited Paid Time Off 
• World Class Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Plan
• 401k w/ 6% company match
• Quarterly Team Bonus Plan

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Inspired Flight is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer that seeks to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.  

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.