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Senior Materials Analyst

Eaton

Richmond, VA · Posted October 21, 2026

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About the job

Eaton’s Electrical division is currently seeking a Senior Materials Analyst to join our team in Richmond, VA. Relocation assistance available within the US.

The Warehouse and Materials Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Project James (new site) team with the implementation of warehouse and material strategies to ensure standardized process and infrastructure are designed and installed appropriately.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 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:

Support Project James (new site) Team and to ensure the successful execution of capital projects.

Provide support in the design, execution, and management of change processes as a new site is built and ready for initial equipment installation and warehouse ramp up

Create a robust and detailed timeline for warehouse equipment installations and material delivery and stowaway

Efficiently design and layout an efficient warehouse space that minimizes handling while maximizing inventory accuracy and storage capacity

Provide support to warehouse and shipping in large, product line support initiatives, including production improvements, quality response improvements, researching and ordering tools, etc.

Generate and update work instructions to standardize business processes and operations across all warehouse and materials functions

Generating documents such as Audit Sheets, Work Instructions, Visual Operating Procedure Reference documents, etc.

Assist in material organization, labeling, 5S, racking and other material storage and delivery activities

Creating presentations using Microsoft Powerpoint to utilize in meetings.

Participate in problem solving teams using industry standard root cause problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, 8D, A3)

Participate and potentially lead Rapid Improvement Events for 5S+, Standard Work, Layout Revisions, etc.

Conduct time studies to update current time standards capturing improvements made.

Support with process checks, audits, observation programs for the plant.

Other duties as assigned.

This role could be the next step in your career if you demonstrate the following experience:

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution with minimum of two (2) years of experience in Manufacturing Operations or supply chain OR High School Diploma/GED with minimum of five (5) years of experience in Manufacturing Operations or supply chain.

You will set yourself apart by demonstrating some or all of the following:

Experience using Autodesk Autocad

Experience using SAP

Two (2)+ years’ experience in lean/continuous improvement, manufacturing concepts, six sigma, process improvement, etc)

Participation in CI events, RIEs or Kaizan events

Keys to role success:

Willingness to participate or lead a multi-functional team.

Willingness to learn and develop new skillsets as needed.

Working knowledge of basic computer systems including but not limited to: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Must have excellent verbal and interpersonal relationship skills

Ability to work independently.

Physical capability of standing 8 hours each day, moving around equipment and buildings, and lifting up to 50lbs.

Demonstrated experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

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We will not consider candidates who:

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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.