Inventory Lead - 3rd Shift

Location: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job ID:

R0132313

Date Posted: 2026-08-27 Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity Ready to take the lead in a critical operation that keeps manufacturing moving? Hitachi Energy is seeking an Inventory Lead, 3rd Shift to oversee overnight inventory and material flow activities that support production success. In this role, you will lead a small team while ensuring inventory accuracy, material availability, and efficient warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be a key contributor to operational excellence by coordinating inventory transactions, conducting audits and cycle counts, resolving discrepancies, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to combine hands‑on warehouse experience with leadership responsibilities, helping to improve processes, reduce waste, and ensure production teams have the materials they need to meet customer commitments. If you are a detail-oriented leader who enjoys problem‑solving, driving efficiency, and supporting team success, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a global organization dedicated to innovation and sustainability. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. How You’ll Make an Impact 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. Your Background 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. More About Us At Hitachi Energy, you will help advance a more sustainable energy future while working with talented teams across the globe. We invest in our people through continuous learning, career development opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. Join an organization where safety, integrity, and operational excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre‑employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles, particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security‑sensitive functions, additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks. Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment Opportunity Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. 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