Superintendent, Warehouse

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview:

Mountain Pass Warehouse Superintendent is responsible for developing and implementing warehousing strategies and overseeing warehouse activities in support of Mountain Pass operations and projects. The role reports to the Director of Supply Chain department and is responsible for supervising multiple crews of personnel supporting 24/7 warehouse operations. This role will implement and enforce policies and procedures governing receiving and warehousing operations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement warehouse operational procedures for goods receipts, goods issues, picklists, cycle counting, stock put away, returns to stock, staging, and quality control/assurance.
• Lead daily warehouse and receiving activities and warehouse operators ensuring the expected safety and performance standards are met. Monitor workloads and shifts as needed to ensure the success of the group.
• Implement training programs and ensure employees maintain required training and certifications. Provide coaching to employees; participate in performance management process/discussions and in the selection process for staffing of future open positions.
• Enforce strict adherence to inventory control procedures, ensuring full SOX compliance including segregation of duties, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Ensure accurate SAP transactions and system integrity; maintain cycle count programs and lead annual physical inventory.
• Oversee HazMat handling and storage per OSHA, DOT, and SDS guidelines. Maintain up-to-date HazMat documentation and employee training records.
• Implement and maintain warehouse layout, material flow, and storage systems that maximize space utilization and minimize handling.
• Establish warehouse strategies and organizational goals; develop/track key performance indicators (KPI); utilize root cause analysis to improve performance. Develop short- and long-term plans to increase the efficiency and optimization of warehousing functions and inventory; engage workforce in pursuing continuous improvement; strive to achieve best in class status.
• Responsible for inventory accuracy. Ensure cycle count goals are met and 100% complete by year end. Responsible for organizing and leading year end physical inventory.
• Accountable for inventory management of raw material, consumables, and spare parts ensuring proper storage, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliance.
• Provide support to auditors (Finance, Safety, etc.); develop responses to address any deficiencies.
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with internal business partners to create robust, sustainable relationships. Proactively plan/align warehouse strategies to business partner goals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, and procedures, including SOX requirements.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for warehouse activities and requirements, and other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or related field. Or 10 years of progressive experience in warehouse operations in an industrial environment.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising/managing warehouse operations.
• Strong experience with ERP and MRP systems. SAP is a plus.
• Warehouse management experience in a mining/refining/construction/industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of LEAN or Six Sigma principles.

Desired Qualities:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or related field. Or 10 years of progressive experience in warehouse operations in an industrial environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising/managing warehouse operations.
• Strong experience with ERP and MRP systems. SAP is a plus.
• Warehouse management experience in a mining/refining/construction/industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of LEAN or Six Sigma principles.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Experience training and certifying the workforce to operate forklifts, flatbed, and similar equipment. Ability to operate forklifts and obtain certification if needed.
• Knowledge of all environmental health and safety, quality, and labor standards applying to area of responsibility.
• Supportive and inspirational leader, who can act independently. Embraces change, a sense of urgency, and demonstrated comfort and command in a hands-on team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams to achieve objectives and results. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities.
• Ability to make sound decisions to successfully integrate objectives, opportunities, and resources.
• Time management skills to successfully manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to liaison with other departments and work with multiple processes and procedures.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and offer solutions to problems or involve the necessary people to ensure the problem is properly resolved.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

For Assistance with Application - Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact Human Resources Department at 702-844-6111; dial 7 when prompted for HR;1700 South Pavilion Center Dr. 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.

Safety Provision - Employees are responsible for following all company, industry and regulatory procedures and laws to ensure a safe work environment for themselves and the company. Employees must have a willingness to promote safety among the workforce, participate in Process Hazard Analysis procedures and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.

(PPE) Personal Protective Equipment is required when performing work in a mine, manufacturing, outdoor, or plant environment. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.

Working Conditions - Our facility sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet. Employees may be subject to extreme weather conditions when working in an outdoor setting (heat and cold, wind). Work is at an open pit mine or manufacturing/chemical plant setting, which may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles.

Physical Demands - Manual dexterity; sense of touch; sense of smell; speaking clearly; hearing-speech range; hearing – all ranges; seeing, reading and comprehensions; seeing – distant/near; depth perception; color vision. While performing the job responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate laboratory equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employees must pass a full-face respiratory fit test. Employees must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work in PPE level C. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the employee.