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Warehouse Supervisor - 1st Shift

Today Waukesha, WI

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Warehouse Supervisor - 1st Shift.

This role is located in Waukesha, WI. No relocation assistance will be provided. The shift hours will be approximately 6:00am-3:00pm.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $83250.0 - $122100.0 a year.

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.

What you'll do:

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for supervising the material handling process from receipt to consumption in the plant. They will supervise the material handling and interplant transportation teams, lead physical inventory preparation/execution, and manage the warehouse. They will drive continuous improvement within the department by improving inventory accuracy, establishing, and maintaining operator standard work, implementing visual controls, and establishing a 5S process. They will support the management and disposition of E&O materials. The Warehouse Manager will also maintain a safe working environment and develop a strong safety culture within the team.

In this role you will:

  • Team & Transportation Management: Supervise material handling and interplant transportation team; manage staffing, performance, hiring, fleet operations, and third-party logistics.
  • Inventory Leadership: Lead annual physical inventory and oversee cycle counting to improve accuracy and reduce excess.
  • Material Flow Optimization: Drive continuous improvement in material flow through standard work, visual controls, process checks, 5S, and Tier meetings.
  • Warehouse Operations: Ensure warehouse organization, safety compliance, efficient storage, and timely material delivery; manage inventory accuracy and corrective actions.
  • Inventory & Safety Initiatives: Support DOH goals, execute E&O scrap processes, and serve as PIV Safety Champion and MESH Owner.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a Business field from an accredited university.
  • Two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Two (2) years of SAP experience.
  • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
  • No relocation assistance will be provided. Only candidates that reside within a 50-mile radius of Waukesha, WI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Five (5) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Two (2) years of experience in Supply Chain
  • SAP experience related to IM and WM inventory management.
  • Experience in supervising hourly reports.
  • CPIM Certification
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent leadership skills

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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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 here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Waukesha, WI
Job ID: Eaton-50038Waukesha
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-05T18:37:33

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)