Kitting Operations Lead for Vessel Production

Snow & Company, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical insurance

Vision insurance

9 paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Positive and supportive work环境

Job summary

Snow & Company in Seattle, WA is seeking a Kitting Operations Lead to ensure materials, components, and documentation are available for vessel outfitting, mechanical, and electrical work. You will liaise with Production, Purchasing, Scheduling, and Inventory to identify requirements and maintain kit integrity.

Lead kitting activities, coordinate with multiple departments, and ensure timely material readiness.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in kitting, material handling, inventory control, or production support in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of marine manufacturing/outfitting, assembly, material management, and production support processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple kits and production priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to material accuracy.
• Working knowledge of inventory control and material tracking systems.
• Effective communication skills across multiple departments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and internal systems.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions regarding production priorities.
• Forklift and overhead crane certification, or ability to become certified.
• Preferred experience in shipbuilding, marine construction, or vessel repair.
• Preferred familiarity with marine electrical and mechanical components and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitting activities for outfitting, mechanical, and electrical production departments.
• Review production schedules, work orders, drawings, and bills of material to determine upcoming material requirements.
• Develop, organize, and maintain complete production kits to support scheduled work packages.
• Verify kit accuracy and completeness prior to release to production.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Inventory, and Production to identify shortages or material issues before they impact production.
• Monitor kit status and communicate material readiness to project managers, production supervisors, and scheduling personnel.
• Ensure production teams receive the correct materials, hardware, consumables, and documentation at the point of use.
• Manage kit returns, excess materials, and material reconciliation after job completion.
• Establish and maintain standardized kitting procedures, labeling systems, and staging practices.
• Maintain daily awareness of production priorities and vessel schedules.
• Attend production planning/scheduling meetings to identify upcoming material needs and constraints.
• Work with department supervisors to support changing production requirements and expedite critical materials.
• Coordinate movement and staging of materials between storage locations, production areas, and vessels.
• Assist in resolving material discrepancies, shortages, damaged materials, or inventory variances.
• Serve as a central point of contact for production-related material issues.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and material verification.
• Develop recommendations to improve material flow, staging, storage, and production efficiency.
• Track and report kitting performance metrics, shortages, and recurring material issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to production readiness and material management.
• Maintain clean, organized, and clearly identified kitting and staging areas.
• Promote safe material handling and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Assist with material handling activities using forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other approved equipment.
• Support operational initiatives as assigned by the Operations Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitting experience

Material handling

Inventory control

Reading drawings

Communication

Excel

Forklift certification

Cross-functional coordination

Independent decision making

Problem solving

Internal systems

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Snow & Company in Seattle, WA is seeking a Kitting Operations Lead to ensure materials, components, and documentation are available for vessel outfitting, mechanical, and electrical work. You will liaise with Production, Purchasing, Scheduling, and Inventory to identify requirements and maintain kit integrity.

Lead kitting activities, coordinate with multiple departments, and ensure timely material readiness.