Shipping Supervisor

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

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.

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for ensuring effective on‑time receipt and shipment of all material through management of shipping / final assembly personnel, proactive communications with internal / external partners, strategic planning / forecasting of expected demand and associated logistics needs, and alignment with production schedules for assigned locations.

• Drive a Zero Incident Safety Culture and ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures. Align departmental operations with Eaton’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead the shipping and final assembly operations, prioritizing production requirements to ensure on‑time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Foster a high‑performing team environment by developing direct reports through coaching, problem‑solving skill development, and cross‑training opportunities. Promote collaboration across shifts and with peer supervisors.
• Facilitate daily accountability meetings (e.g., Tier meetings, GEMBA walks) with cross‑functional teams to review performance, address issues, and drive continuous improvement. Lead weekly department meetings to communicate safety topics, business updates, and policy or procedural changes.
• Partner with the Management Team to plan staffing needs, support onboarding and training of new employees, and administer the job bidding process. Monitor employee performance and provide coaching on safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and overall compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of international and domestic shipping documentation, including customs paperwork, broker coordination, and commercial invoices.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners to coordinate shipment schedules, resolve logistics issues, and ensure efficient material flow.
• Oversee completion of daily standard work across all shipping areas, including label creation, shipping checklists, system transactions, barcode verification, order preparation, physical counts, staging, and documentation (e.g., MSOs, waybills), while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of plant and business objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution OR five (5) years minimum experience working in a warehouse / logistics or supply chain role in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience working with SAP.
• Minimum of three (3) years working in a supervisory role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in Materials Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operation within manufacturing.

• 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.

• Required working knowledge and experience with computers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment, get results and drive change through others.
• Ability to manage by influence through solid relationships and process focus.
• Ability to effectively present results and recommendations to senior‑level executive team.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven experience in process development, implementation and sustainability.

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