Inventory Lead - 3rd Shift

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Inventory Lead, 3rd Shift to oversee overnight inventory and material flow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will lead a small team, conduct audits and cycle counts, resolve discrepancies, and partner with production, purchasing, and logistics to ensure material availability.

This role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement and hands-on warehouse operations. The position offers growth within a global organization focused on innovation and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in inventory control, warehouse, or materials management, including leadership or lead experience.
• Experience with ERP/WMS such as SAP or Oracle.
• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Inventory control

Leadership

ERP systems

Cycle counting

Forklift operation

Communication

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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.

Location Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement On‑Site

Experience Management

Job function Production & Skilled Trades

Contract Regular

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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