Warehouse Supervisor

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

The Warehouse Supervisor owns day-to-day warehouse execution: receiving, storage, kitting, line delivery, and inventory accuracy.

The Supervisor leads Material Handlers and Leads, enforces safety and documentation standards, and partners with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing to keep materials flowing and prevent shortages.

Responsibilities:

Operations & Inventory

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including layout, storage, labeling, and organization of production materials and kits.

• Ensure incoming shipments are received, inspected, checked against purchase orders, and logged accurately in the WMS before prompt putaway.

• Ensure kits are built to Bill of Materials and delivered to production per the schedule and build requirements.

• Own inventory accuracy: set the cycle count schedule, lead inventory audits, investigate discrepancies, and drive root-cause corrections.

• Maintain accurate, real-time visibility of quantities, condition, and location of all materials.

• Oversee quarantine of suspect parts and escalation to Engineering and Quality; track dispositions to closure.

• Review and approve red-lined documents for revision changes.

People Leadership

• Lead, schedule, and assign daily work to Material Handlers and Leads based on production priorities and KPIs identified by Materials Movement Manager.

• Hire, onboard, and train warehouse staff and temporary labor as volume grows.

• Ensure each employee’s Training Plan is completed; coach team members and conduct performance feedback.

• Resolve team issues and escalate matters beyond scope to the Warehouse Manager.

Planning & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work with MPMs to recommend pull ins when supply is low.

• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing to flag shortages or bottlenecks before they affect the build schedule.

Process, Safety & Compliance

• Develop and maintain SOPs and checklists for receiving, storage, kitting, line replenishment, cycle counts, and quarantine.

• Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles (5S, FIFO) and track warehouse KPIs (inventory accuracy, on-time kit delivery, receiving cycle time, shortages).

• Enforce safety protocols, PPE use, chemical handling requirements, and powered equipment rules; conduct safety audits and address hazards promptly.

• Ensure GMP and GDP compliance across the warehouse.

• Support hands-on work (receiving, kitting, forklift operation) when needed to meet schedule.

Minimum Requirements:

Education / Experience

• AS in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, or materials management, preferably in manufacturing.

• 2+ years leading or supervising a team.

Requirements:

• Proven record of owning inventory accuracy at scale.

• Strong experience with WMS/ERP systems, barcode scanning, and inventory tracking tools; proficient in spreadsheets and reporting.

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and Lean principles (FIFO, 5S).

• Working knowledge of GMP and GDP.

• Ability to coach, train, and hold team members accountable.

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; able to coordinate across Production, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing.

• Able to make sound decisions independently and solve problems in real time.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution.

• Strong organization and attention to detail.

• Data analysis and KPI reporting.

• Basic to intermediate math skills.

• Process documentation and SOP development.

Physical Requirements & Abilities:

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Able to work with chemicals using required PPE.

• Able to operate forklift, electric pallet jack, and pallet jack (certification required within 30 days of hire if not already held).

• Mandatory overtime may be required.

• Posture and movement: stand 6-8 hrs; walk 2-4 hrs; sit 0-2 hrs; bend, squat 0-2 hrs; reach, grasp 6-8 hrs; push/pull 2-4 hrs.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with robotics, automation, or electromechanical assembly environments.

• Experience with high-tech manufacturing and rapidly scaling operations.

• Forklift or powered equipment certification.

• Lean / Six Sigma or APICS (CPIM) certification.

The US base pay range for this full-time position is $42.00 to $58.00 per hour.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.