Inventory Lead - 3rd Shift

Hitachi Energy; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Inventory Lead for the 3rd shift to supervise overnight inventory and material flow in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will guide a small team, ensure accuracy, and support production with timely materials.

The role combines hands-on warehouse work with leadership, focusing on continuous improvement, waste reduction, and compliance with safety and operational standards. Strong ERP/WMS experience and forklift skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in inventory control, warehousing or materials management with leadership experience.
• Experience with ERP/WMS (SAP/Oracle) and inventory accuracy processes.
• Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support 3rd shift inventory team to meet safety, quality, and ops goals.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory activities to maintain accuracy.
• Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate receiving, put-away, picking, and staging to support production.
• Safely operate forklifts and promote a safety-first culture.
• Maintain inventory transactions in ERP and warehouse systems.
• Partner with production, purchasing, and logistics to ensure material availability.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize processes and reduce waste.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory management

ERP systems

Cycle counting

Forklift operation

Safety and quality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Oracle

WMS

Job description

The Opportunity

Ready to take the lead in a critical operation that keeps manufacturing moving? Hitachi Energy is seeking an Inventory Lead, 3rd Shift to oversee overnight inventory and material flow activities that support production success. In this role, you will lead a small team while ensuring inventory accuracy, material availability, and efficient warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will be a key contributor to operational excellence by coordinating inventory transactions, conducting audits and cycle counts, resolving discrepancies, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to combine hands‑on warehouse experience with leadership responsibilities, helping to improve processes, reduce waste, and ensure production teams have the materials they need to meet customer commitments.

If you are a detail‑oriented leader who enjoys problem‑solving, driving efficiency, and supporting team success, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a global organization dedicated to innovation and sustainability.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead, coach, and support 3rd shift inventory team members to achieve safety, quality, and operational goals.

• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory activities to maintain accurate inventory records.

• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

• Coordinate receiving, put-away, picking, and material staging activities to support production requirements.

• Safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment while promoting a safety‑first culture.

• Maintain accurate inventory transactions and records within ERP and warehouse management systems.

• Partner with production, purchasing, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that optimize inventory processes, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.

Your Background

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of 3 years of inventory control, warehouse, or materials management experience, including leadership or lead experience.

• Experience using ERP and Warehouse Management Systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.

• Strong understanding of inventory management principles, cycle counting, and inventory accuracy processes.

• Valid forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification, with experience operating material handling equipment.

• Strong communication, leadership, problem‑solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently on an overnight shift.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, you will help advance a more sustainable energy future while working with talented teams across the globe.

• We invest in our people through continuous learning, career development opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration, inclusion, and innovation.

• Join an organization where safety, integrity, and operational excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre‑employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles, particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security‑sensitive functions, additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.