Waterspider

Location: Shelton, CT – LEX EAST | Full‑Time | Posting Date: 9/8/2026 | Expiry Date: 9/31/2026

About the Role

Lex Innovations manufactures innovative power distribution and control systems designed for rough use and harsh environments. The Waterspider reports to the Warehouse Manager and plays a critical role in supporting continuous production flow, inventory accuracy, and visual management systems within the manufacturing plant. This position ensures that materials are available to production lines in a timely, organized, and traceable manner, directly impacting productivity, quality, and efficiency while adhering to lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production workstations are continuously stocked with correct materials and components per Job Order Bill of Materials (BOM), without causing overstocking or shortages.
• Proactively stock production with the material needed to complete upcoming jobs.
• Actively kit materials for upcoming jobs, verifying accuracy and completeness before delivery to the work cell.
• Ensure that all product is properly recorded in the ERP system.
• Perform inventory transactions and material movements in the ERP system to ensure accurate, real‑time inventory control.
• Learn to utilize company tools to ensure that transactions are completed correctly and completely.
• Learn company standards for issuing to job orders and tracking.
• Work closely with the Kit Inspector, area supervisors, and line leads to resolve material discrepancies or kit shortages proactively.
• Resolve issues with the Warehouse lead, inventory analyst and Warehouse Manager when applicable.
• Support and maintain Kanban replenishment systems, ensuring timely card movement, bin exchanges, and stock rotation.
• Perform cycle counts to maintain 100 % inventory accuracy and participate in root cause analysis for inventory variances.
• Take ownership of inventory inside of the production cells.
• Serve as the communication link between warehouse, production, and materials coordination teams to escalate shortages, delays, or other issues affecting production flow.
• Assist with shipping and packaging activities as needed to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure that product leaving the production area is fully issued in the ERP system.
• Maintain lot integrity and ensure all lots are issued appropriately in accordance with company standards.
• Comply with all safety procedures, including forklift and material handling standards, and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Participate in LEAN initiatives, including 5S, visual management improvements, standard work audits, and process improvement projects.
• Support ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision to support the success of the operation.

Requirements

• 1 + years of experience in material handling, kitting, inventory control, or production support within a manufacturing environment (experience with electrical/mechanical parts preferred).
• High school diploma or GED required; additional years of direct experience may offset formal education requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading and interpreting Bills of Materials (BOM), work instructions, and inventory transactions.
• Strong working knowledge of inventory accuracy principles, Kanban systems, and ERP/WMS systems.
• Current or prior forklift certification strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface effectively across departments.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all material movements.
• Practical problem‑solving skills in dynamic environments with minimal supervision.
• Strong attendance and reliability, in alignment with company expectations.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and handle materials in a manufacturing plant environment; may require extended periods of physical activity, including lifting up to 50 lb.
• Must be able to work overtime and flexible shifts as required by production demands.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Work 40 hours a week (Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:30 pm). Overtime when needed.