Material Team Lead (Avery Creek) - 2nd Shift

Eaton; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division seeks a Material Team Lead for the Avery Creek area on 2nd shift. The role oversees shipping, receiving, warehouse and kitting to ensure material availability and target inventory levels across Avery Creek and El Paso sites.

You will drive Kanban and other stock-control methods, mentor staff, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with procurement and production teams. Notably, lifting up to 35 lbs and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of Supply Chain experience.
• No relocation benefit; candidates within a 50‑mile radius of Avery Creek, NC.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration or related programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide motivation to the Avery Creek Supply Chain team and align with production, safety and quality goals.
• Champion continuous improvement and CIF efforts.
• Lead Tier 1 meetings, set up visual controls, and participate in Gemba walks.
• Manage Demand Planning for the Avery Creek site.
• Support El Paso Material Procurement personnel and coordinate with vendors.
• Maintain strong relationships with Eaton and non‑Eaton suppliers.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team on broader projects.
• Observe safety regulations and maintain a clean, safe workplace.
• Milk Runs between AVC and Heywood sites.

Skills

Supply Chain

Leadership

Kanban

Gemba walks

Education

Associate in Electronics

High School Diploma

Tools

AS400

MAPICS

Vista

Enovia

Fork Truck Certification

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Material Team Lead (Avery Creek) - 2nd Shift to join our team.

The hourly rate for this position is $25 per hour.

The core hours are 4:00pm-2:30am.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

The Material Team Lead will assist in leading supply chain activities (shipping, receiving, warehouse and kitting). In addition, they will ensure material availability and achieve inventory targets through complete materials management (Kanban, Consignment, etc.) for Avery Creek and El Paso, TX sites.

In This Function You Will

• Provide motivation and encouragement to the Avery Creek Supply chain team, ensuring that they are continually made aware of all workplace goals surrounding production, safety and quality
• Help champion continuous improvement and other CIF efforts
• Lead Tier 1 meetings, implement and maintain visual controls and participate in Gemba walks
• Demand Planning Responsibilities for Avery Creek site
• Support El Paso Material Procurement personnel.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with both Eaton and non-Eaton vendors.
• Work with Supply Chain Team for broader SC projects/tasks as necessary.
• Observe all safety regulations as specified or directed.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe workplace.
• Milk Runs between AVC and Heywood sites

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of Supply Chain experience
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in electronics from an accredited school required
• Previous experience with AS400, MAPICS, Vista, and Enovia
• Fork Truck Certified
• Previous Supply Chain and/or Planning Experience

Position Criteria

• Understanding of Kanban and other internal stock control methods
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position – able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Must have proficient computer skills.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop employees.
• Must be able to have strong organizational skills, results oriented, and deal with suppliers, customers, supervisors, etc. in a professional manner

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