Cycle Count Team Lead - 1st Shift (Supply Chain)

Eaton; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

Shift premiums

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton in Waukesha, WI is seeking a Cycle Count Team Lead on first shift to oversee daily cycle counting, supervise a small team, investigate discrepancies, and collaborate with warehouse and production to maintain accurate inventory. The role operates 7 am–3 pm with overtime as needed and a starting rate of $26.25 per hour.

The position offers health benefits, paid holidays, weekly pay, shift premiums, and opportunities for cross-training and career progression within the ES AMER ESS division.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in inventory control or cycle counting.
• Must be located within 50 miles of Waukesha, WI; sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead and schedule daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts.
• Supervise and develop cycle count team members.
• Analyze movements and discrepancies; report results to management.
• Maintain accurate labeling and organization of storage locations.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Basic math

Excel

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Problem solving

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Cycle Count Team Lead - 1st Shift (Supply Chain) to join our team on Badger Dr. in Waukesha, WI!

The hourly rate for this position is $26.25 per hour.

The core hours are 7 am - 3 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Why work at Eaton?

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• Paid holidays - up to 12!
• Weekly pay
• Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What You’ll Do

The Cycle Count Team Lead is responsible for organizing and overseeing daily cycle counting activities to ensure inventory accuracy across warehouse and production areas. This role involves supervising a team, investigating discrepancies, and collaborating with other departments to maintain efficient inventory control processes.

In This Function, You Will

Cycle Count Operations

• Lead and schedule daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts.
• Ensure accurate counting of inventory in designated locations.
• Publish and report cycle count results to management.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain labeling and organization of storage locations.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and guide cycle count team members.
• Assign tasks and monitor performance.
• Provide training and support to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Foster a collaborative and safety-conscious work environment.

Inventory Accuracy & Reporting

• Analyze material movements and discrepancies.
• Collaborate with procurement and warehouse teams to improve inventory systems.
• Ensure stockouts and shortages are verified and addressed.
• Maintain documentation for audits and compliance.

Warehouse Coordination

• Communicate effectively with warehouse personnel.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of materials.
• Support physical inventory and random audits.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in inventory control or cycle counting.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift certification preferred.

Skills

• Leadership and team management.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication (verbal and written).
• Time management and multitasking.
• Basic math skills (fractions, percentages, ratios).
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in warehouse conditions with or without reasonable accommodations.

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