Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Warehouse Team Lead.

The hourly rate for this position is $28.846 - $ 38.46 per hour.

This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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.

Eaton’s Milton, Ontario site is Eaton's largest manufacturing facility in Canada. Known for our large-scale custom electrical-build projects, we take pride in our highly engaged workforce, where we are focused on inclusion and celebrate diversity regularly through site engagement events. We are committed to powering Canadian infrastructure in an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient way and are looking to hire passionate individuals who are enthusiastic about shaping the future of Eaton.

What You’ll Do Primary Function The Warehouse Team Lead, reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, plays a crucial role in coordinating warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and ensuring timely delivery. This position involves guiding warehouse procedures, coaching staff, and directly overseeing the shipping/receiving/picking processes to guarantee customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions/Position Requirements

• Coordinate manpower daily, aligning staff across departments to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Motivate the team, keeping them informed of goals related to production, safety, and quality.
• Lead morning meetings to discuss safety, quality, and daily priorities.
• Participate in the development and execution of APEX performance evaluations.
• Uphold quality standards by clearly communicating objectives and goals to employees.
• Inspect and report machinery malfunctions for repair.
• Assess picking demands and allocate necessary resources.
• Address and assist in resolving work issues, escalating them when needed.
• Manage material flow from receiving to customer delivery efficiently.
• Oversee daily picking operations and prioritize based on production needs.
• Conduct cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.
• Utilize Oracle knowledge to support warehouse operations and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Keep records of daily output as required for warehouse metrics.
• Complete non-conformance reports for defective materials through NCMR Process.
• Communicate over/short shipments to Materials Department. Resolve problems with other Eaton Electrical Canada supplying locations as required.
• Handle material status inquiries from LVDA office personnel and Satellites.
• Follow Returns Process and follow up with appropriate course of action through RMA process.
• Provide input and recommendations to improve effectiveness of warehouse.
• Ensure tow motor maintenance and service records are kept up-to-date.
• Ensure rack, lift truck and ladder inspections are completed as required.
• Coordinate the disposal of scrap inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience/training in business, manufacturing or engineering.
• Minimum two years of experience working in a warehouse and manufacturing environment.
• Minimum one year of formal or informal leadership including mentoring or training newer team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• College diploma.
• Experience in fabrication/assembly environment.

Skills Position Criteria:

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of safety requirements.
• Ability to de-escalate conflict and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. At Eaton we leverage artificial intelligence to recommend jobs to you that match the skills and experience required for the open role. Our Talent Acquisition teams also uses AI to identify applicants whose skills are a match for the job. Hiring decisions are made by Eaton leaders through a structured interview process and not AI.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click Benefits at Eaton Canada / Avantages sociaux chez Eaton Canada for more detail. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.