Overnight Inventory Lead - 3rd Shift

hitachi; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Mount Pleasant, PA is seeking an Inventory Lead for the 3rd shift to oversee overnight inventory and material flow in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will lead a small team, ensure inventory accuracy, and coordinate receiving, put-away, picking and staging to support production. The role requires 3+ years in inventory control with leadership, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and a valid forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of inventory control, warehouse, or materials management experience, including leadership or lead experience.
• Experience using ERP and Warehouse Management Systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles, cycle counting, and inventory accuracy processes.
• Valid forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification, with experience operating material handling equipment.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently on an overnight shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support 3rd shift inventory team members to achieve safety, quality, and operational goals.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory activities to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate receiving, put-away, picking, and material staging activities to support production requirements.
• Safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment while promoting a safety-first culture.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions and records within ERP and warehouse management systems.
• Partner with production, purchasing, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that optimize inventory processes, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.

Skills

Inventory control

Leadership

ERP systems

Forklift cert

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Mount Pleasant, PA is seeking an Inventory Lead for the 3rd shift to oversee overnight inventory and material flow in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will lead a small team, ensure inventory accuracy, and coordinate receiving, put-away, picking and staging to support production. The role requires 3+ years in inventory control with leadership, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and a valid forklift certification.