Manager / Senior Manager, Manufacturing Logistics

zoox

4100

Hayward, CA, United States

Posted on: 2025-10-23

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Zoox is transforming mobility-as-a-service by developing a fully autonomous, purpose-built fleet designed for AI to drive and humans to enjoy.

As our Logistics Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day operations for the manufacturing warehouse, including receiving, stocking, inventory management, and line-side delivery to the manufacturing lines. You will also be responsible for planning, developing, and improving warehouse processes, as well as supporting two assembly plants within the Zoox network. Additionally, you are responsible for hiring and developing the warehouse teams across while scaling operations.

In this role, you will:

Lead day-to-day warehouse operations within Zoox manufacturing plants, ensuring timely and efficient material flow to General Assembly and subassembly lines. Partner with Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, and Material Planning to strengthen kitting, line-side delivery, and replenishment processes.

Develop and implement logistics strategies that ensure Just-in-Time (JIT) material delivery to production lines at optimal cost and quality. Contribute to Zoox’s transition toward full-scale production by strengthening warehouse processes, systems, and team capabilities.

Build, train, and develop high-performing warehouse teams capable of supporting rapid volume growth and evolving production needs. Establish and maintain standardized work, visual management, and lean warehousing practices (5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement).

Ensure operational readiness and preventive maintenance of warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, AMRs, and conveyors, while enforcing robust safety and ergonomic standards.

Monitor budget forecasts and performance, identify cost drivers, and implement corrective actions to maintain financial discipline. Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive improvements in cost, quality, and service levels.

Act as the primary liaison between Logistics, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supplier Operations to ensure material readiness and operational alignment.

Develop and implement the safety guidelines to ensure team safety

Manage day-to-day operations of warehouse activities, including receiving, kitting, cycle counting within multiple facilities

Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure Logistics is providing high-quality service. Including but not limited to, Zoox Logistics, Engineering, and Service Operations

Qualifications

12+ years of leadership experience managing teams across multi-shift warehouse / material handling in manufacturing environments, supporting high-mix or ramp-up production.

Automotive OEM experience in a complex environment

Experience with SAP S/4HANA and WMS systems

Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Ability to lead and commute to different warehouse locations – must be flexible