Warehouse Kitting Lead

Eaton Corporation•Wilsonville, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is seeking a Warehouse Kitting Lead for its Wilsonville, Oregon team. The role oversees daily kitting operations so materials are accurately staged, inventoried, and delivered to production in support of schedules and customer requirements. It provides day-to-day leadership, training, and work direction to Material Handlers while also contributing hands-on to warehouse operations. The Lead partners with Production, Planning, Supply Chain, and Receiving to prioritize work, address material issues, and maintain inventory accuracy, while promoting safety, quality, operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and departmental performance goals. The position pays $26.00 per hour and is eligible for a variable incentive plan. The scheduled shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; overtime may extend beyond those hours. No relocation benefit is offered, and candidates generally must live within 50 miles of the Wilsonville location, with an exception for active-duty military service member candidates. Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, inventory, material-handling, or production environment.
At least 1 year of experience as a senior team member, trainer, mentor, lead, or informal leader.
At least 1 year of forklift operating experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in warehouse inventory control and material-flow processes.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Outlook.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to analyze problems and make sound operational decisions.
Ability to work overtime and support changing business priorities when required.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds individually and perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Experience supporting performance metrics and KPI reporting.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and Kaizen principles.
Experience supporting employee training and development programs.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
Forklift, Order Picker, or Indoor Crane certifications.
At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing or warehouse operations.
At least 1 year of experience leading or coordinating a warehouse, kitting, inventory, or logistics team.
At least 1 year of experience with Kanban systems, inventory replenishment processes, and cycle-counting programs.
At least 1 year of experience with Vista, AS400, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms.
At least 1 year of experience using ERP, inventory management, or order management systems.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the Kitting team to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate daily operations.
Coordinate labor resources, communicate priorities, lead Tier meetings, and resolve production interruptions and material shortages.
Oversee kitting and inventory activities to ensure material availability, inventory accuracy, and timely support of production schedules.
Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Planning, Production, and warehouse teams to address operational and material-flow challenges.
Monitor performance metrics, maintain reporting accuracy, and use warehouse systems to support operational decision-making.
Drive continuous improvement through Lean, 5S, Kaizen, quality, and safety initiatives while supporting compliance and corrective actions.
Perform hands-on warehouse work, operate certified equipment, and provide cross-functional support as required.