Aviation Materials & Logistics Supervisor (LAX APM)

Employer: Express Employment LAX

Project: Automated People Mover (APM) at Los Angeles International Airport

A day in the life

As the sun rises over the airfield, you open the warehouse and scan the dashboard: inbound spares are on time, cycle counts are queued, and a kitting order for overnight maintenance is ready to stage. You brief your team on priorities, walk the floor to verify safe conditions, and clear a repair return. By midday, you reconcile inventory variances in the ERP, align a subcontractor’s delivery window with operations, and coach a new lead on standardized work. Before shift’s end, you review KPIs, sign off on a calibration report, and confirm fleet inspections are documented—everything in place so APM operations never miss a beat.

What you’ll own

• End-to-end warehouse control: Direct receiving, putaway, storage, inventory accuracy, kitting, and distribution for materials, equipment, tools, and spare parts supporting APM activities.
• Safety and compliance leadership: Champion EHS policies, uphold OSHA best practices, and maintain a safe, compliant work environment.
• Inventory integrity: Safeguard physical counts and data accuracy in ERP/MRP; execute cycle counting and standard inventory control procedures.
• Logistics orchestration: Coordinate internal and subcontracted material flows, supplier delivery schedules, and repair/return processes to meet operational timelines.
• People leadership: Plan workloads, set priorities, train, coach, and develop warehouse personnel.
• Continuous improvement: Optimize warehousing, packaging, and logistics using Lean and QCDE principles; implement measurable CI initiatives.
• Performance and stakeholder coordination: Track and report supply chain KPIs, support audits, and interface with customers and project stakeholders.
• Tools, equipment, and fleet oversight: Manage tooling control, calibration, and repairs, plus site fleet inspections, maintenance, and compliance documentation.

Schedule & pay

Hours: Full-time; open to any shifts, including some weekends and holidays.

Pay: $33.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience.

Your background

• Associate Degree and/or relevant warehouse supervision experience.
• Minimum 5 years of warehouse leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Deep understanding of warehouse operations and logistics flows.
• ERP experience (MAXIMO preferred).
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Proven leadership, accountability, and team development track record.
• Ability to identify risks and proactively resolve issues.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, operations-driven environment.

Technical and operational proficiencies

• HACCP familiarity
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification
• Shipping and receiving operations
• Hands-on warehouse and material handling experience
• Industrial cleaning equipment operation
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Operational metrics and KPI management
• Inventory management and control (including cycle counts)
• Packaging methods and best practices
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing systems
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Excel