Material Handler: Lean Inventory & Kitting (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off after 121 days

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking a Material Handler to manage material flow, kitting, and delivery to production lines at the Foley, AL site. You will use vertical lift modules and ERP tools to ensure timely parts availability for assembly.

The role requires 2+ years of inventory management experience, SAP/ERP proficiency, and APICS CPIM certification or training. Onsite 1st shift with competitive benefits and continuous improvement involvement.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Inventory management experience.
• ERP systems experience.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, CORE, and/or ACE Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• SAP experience.
• APICS CPIM training or certification.
• Cycle counting experience.
• Kitting experience.
• Experience operating Vertical Lift Modules.

Responsibilities

• Manage material flow by performing kitting, inventory retrieval, and timely delivery of components to production areas.
• Receive, verify, and store parts in controlled stockroom locations using automated vertical lift systems and ERP tools.
• Perform SAP goods-movement transactions and issue parts to work orders.
• Monitor production schedules, rates, and material needs.
• Conduct cycle counts and clipboard counts; perform ERP research to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain 5S standards and a FOD-free material environment; conduct DIVEs and report findings to leadership.
• Apply lean manufacturing tools to improve material flow and processes.
• Collaborate with Production Control, Quality, and Engineering to ensure materials meet schedule and configuration requirements.
• Coordinate with Team Leader, Quality, Engineering or Production Control to resolve part discrepancies or documentation issues.
• Provide backup coverage for other material handling functions during absences or peak production periods.
• Participate in team meetings, Tag-ups and daily management/production walks as needed.
• Assist with inventory replenishment projects, including organizing overflow storage and rotating stock.
• Participate in and help influence Continuous Improvement events.
• Support receiving activities by assisting with incoming material inspections and staging parts for put-away.
• Maintain compliance with EHS guidelines by monitoring safe material movement and reporting hazards.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP systems

Lean Six Sigma

APICS CPIM

Cycle counting

Kitting

Vertical Lift Modules

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

APICS CPIM training

Tools

SAP

Job description

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking a Material Handler to manage material flow, kitting, and delivery to production lines at the Foley, AL site. You will use vertical lift modules and ERP tools to ensure timely parts availability for assembly.

The role requires 2+ years of inventory management experience, SAP/ERP proficiency, and APICS CPIM certification or training. Onsite 1st shift with competitive benefits and continuous improvement involvement.