Kitting Lead

Gexpro Services; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

FSAs

EAP & Wellness

Job summary

Gexpro Services in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Kitting Lead to coordinate daily kitting activities, supervise Kitting Associates, and ensure accurate, on-time shipment of customer orders. The role reports to the Warehouse Manager and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include training new associates, monitoring workflow, performing final quality checks, and communicating production status to leadership.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or kitting experience required.
• Previous experience serving as a lead, trainer, or SME preferred.
• Experience using warehouse management systems and RF scanners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize daily kitting activities based on production schedules and customer requirements.
• Assign daily work to Kitting Associates based on workload, priorities, and staffing levels.
• Monitor workflow to ensure productivity and on-time completion of orders.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and coaching to Kitting Associates.
• Perform final quality verification of completed kits prior to shipment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Leadership experience

Quality control

RF scanning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse management system

RF scanners

Forklift operation

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Pensacola Full Time Pensacola, FL, US

Company Overview:

Gexpro Services is a world-class Supply Chain Services outsource provider, specializing in developing and managing production inventory management programs. Our managed inventory programs are designed to support manufacturing OEM’s with their engineered production material specifications, fulfillment, and quality requirements.

Kitting Lead Benefits:

Gexpro Services offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and pet insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee assistance program and Health wellness programs
• 401(k) immediately with a competitive match
• Several paid holidays and paid time off that includes personal, sick and vacation time.

The Kitting Lead is responsible for coordinating the daily activities of the kitting operation to ensure customer orders are assembled accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. Working under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, the Kitting Lead assigns daily work, provides guidance and support to Kitting Associates, monitors workflow, and serves as the primary quality checkpoint before completed kits are released for shipment. This role also leads troubleshooting efforts, coordinates rework activities, resolves day-to-day operational issues, and promotes a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize daily kitting activities based on production schedules and customer requirements.
• Assign daily work to Kitting Associates based on workload, priorities, and staffing levels.
• Monitor workflow throughout the shift to ensure productivity and on-time completion of customer orders.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and technical support to Kitting Associates.
• Perform final quality verification of completed kits prior to shipment to ensure accuracy of components, quantities, labeling, and packaging.
• Identify quality concerns and coordinate corrective actions before products are released.
• Investigate kitting errors and lead rework activities to resolve discrepancies.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and elevate concerns to the Warehouse Manager when appropriate.
• Assist with training and onboarding new Kitting Associates on work instructions, quality expectations, and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor inventory availability and communicate material shortages or supply concerns to warehouse leadership.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records as required.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, quality standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitting work area.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts (after required training), as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve workflow, quality, and efficiency.
• Coordinate daily workflow within the kitting area.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day operational questions.
• Support the Warehouse Manager by communicating production status, staffing needs, and operational concerns.
• Promote teamwork and accountability while fostering a positive work environment.
• Assist in identifying training opportunities and reinforcing quality and safety expectations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

DISCLAIMER:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Gexpro Services.

Kitting Lead Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required. A valid driver's license is required. Qualified candidates should also possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Two or more years of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or kitting experience required.
• Previous experience serving as a lead, trainer, or subject matter expert preferred.
• Experience using warehouse management systems and RF scanners preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Experience interpreting bills of material, work instructions, and customer specifications preferred.

The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan.

Gexpro Services is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment. With this in mind, if you encounter difficulty using our online application system due to disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please email [e-mail] so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

Gexpro Services (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor) is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.