Overnight Inventory Lead: Drive Efficiency & Accuracy

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Inventory Lead for the overnight shift to supervise a small team and ensure accurate inventory, timely material availability, and efficient warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will audit inventory, resolve discrepancies, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with internal and external regulations. This role blends hands-on leadership with process optimization to support production commitments and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in inventory control, warehouse, or materials management with leadership experience.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems (SAP, Oracle) for inventory accuracy.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

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 records.
• Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate receiving, put-away, picking, and material staging to support production requirements.
• Safely operate forklifts and promote a safety-first culture.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions and records within ERP/WMS.
• Partner with production, purchasing, and logistics to ensure material availability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory processes and reduce waste.

Skills

Inventory leadership

Cycle counting

ERP/WMS (SAP/Oracle)

Forklift operation

Team coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Inventory Lead for the overnight shift to supervise a small team and ensure accurate inventory, timely material availability, and efficient warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will audit inventory, resolve discrepancies, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with internal and external regulations. This role blends hands-on leadership with process optimization to support production commitments and safety standards.