Lead Inventory Control & Kitting for High-Impact Manufacturing

Powell Houston-Canton; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell Houston-Canton is seeking a Lead Inventory Control & Kitting Specialist to join our Southeast Houston team. You will own receiving, put-away, and documentation for stock, forecast material needs with production, and kit/replenish hardware to work areas, using scanners to keep accurate records.

You will operate in a high-velocity manufacturing setting, following strict safety rules and standard processes to ensure on-time delivery and product quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 4+ years in a material handling role within manufacturing.
• Comfortable in a high-velocity production environment.
• Ability to learn and use databases and software tools.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, and stay active for long stretches.
• English fluency for effective teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Own receiving, put-away, and documentation for incoming and existing stock.
• Check in with production teams to forecast and respond to material requirements.
• Kit and replenish hardware and components to assigned work areas.
• Use scanners and computer applications to maintain accurate inventory and equipment records.
• Move, load, and unload materials with a forklift when required.
• Follow safety procedures to prevent incidents.
• Apply manufacturing policies and standard work to support throughput.
• Protect product quality by following process instructions and reporting issues.

Skills

Inventory control

Materials handling

English fluency

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Databases

Software tools

Job description

Powell Houston-Canton is seeking a Lead Inventory Control & Kitting Specialist to join our Southeast Houston team. You will own receiving, put-away, and documentation for stock, forecast material needs with production, and kit/replenish hardware to work areas, using scanners to keep accurate records.

You will operate in a high-velocity manufacturing setting, following strict safety rules and standard processes to ensure on-time delivery and product quality.