Material Coordinator

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage-domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. 

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview:

• Own lineside material availability across assigned production areas
• Ensure no production stoppages due to missing hardware or consumables
• Execute real-time material movement, replenishment, and kitting
• Maintain and operate kanban / pull-based replenishment systems
• Support high-rate production environments with fast, reliable execution
• Prioritize production needs above all secondary tasks

Responsibilities:

• Lineside Execution

• Maintain required levels of lineside hardware and consumables at all times

• Refill bins, kits, and point-of-use inventory to support continuous production

• Respond immediately to shortages or risks of line holds; escalate only when blocked

• Transfer material between locations, stockrooms, and lines as required to support production

• Ensure correct material, quantity, and configuration are available at point of use

• Replenishment & Flow

• Execute and maintain kanban / pull systems for consumables and repeat-use hardware

• Monitor inventory signals and trigger replenishment before shortages occur

• Support basic material tracking and accuracy within ERP / inventory systems

• Identify gaps in material flow and communicate improvements to factory leadership

• Production Support & Coordination

• Act as the first line of defense against material-driven downtime

• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Stockroom teams to resolve shortages

• Support rapid recovery during production disruptions by prioritizing critical builds

• Maintain clear communication with line leads on material status and risks

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or associate degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or production support environments
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-mix or high-rate production settings
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in real time with minimal supervision
• Basic familiarity with inventory systems, material handling, and shop floor operations
• Physically capable of moving materials and working on the factory floor for extended periods

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience supporting lineside material or kitting operations
• Familiarity with kanban or pull-based replenishment systems
• Exposure to electronics or hardware manufacturing environments
• Experience coordinating with stockroom, logistics, or supply chain teams
• Forklift or material handling certification (if applicable)

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, 'No meeting Fridays', unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

Hourly Rate: $25.00 - $35.00

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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