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
• border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly
• 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
• Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle
• 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
• 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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