Warehouse Supervisor- Shipping Department

Overview

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc has an immediate opening for a 1st shift Shipping Supervisor at our facility in Ashland, VA. In this position, you would be a key part of the Shading Solutions manufacturing team. A successful Shipping Supervisor is responsible for leading shipping operations in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment across a two‑shift operation. This role ensures customer orders are shipped accurately, on time, and in compliance with company standards. The Supervisor drives continuous improvement initiatives, coordinates outbound logistics, and works closely with Production and Materials teams to ensure orders are completed and staged for shipment as scheduled.

You will have the opportunity to build a career with a high technology company by working in a hands-on environment. As part of your career development you may rotate through our multiple departments, gaining exposure to the broad range of equipment, processes, and technologies employed in our products. In order to assist with your career development we offer an education reimbursement program so that you can attend college courses to prepare yourself for additional responsibilities and opportunities within the company.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and develop hourly shipping team members across both shifts in their skills and career growth
• Enforce safety policies, standard work, and warehouse procedures
• Ensure all customer orders are shipped on time, complete, and in accordance with customer, carrier, and company requirements
• Oversee daily shipping schedules, load planning, and dock activities across both shifts.
• Coordinate with carriers, freight brokers, and third‑party logistics providers.
• Verify shipping documentation, labeling, and bill of lading accuracy
• Resolve shipment discrepancies, delays, and escalations
• Utilize ERP/WMS systems to manage shipments, transactions, and reporting
• Track and report key performance metrics (on‑time shipping, errors, productivity, safety)
• Drive continuous improvement in shipping processes, dock flow, and labor efficiency
• Identify and lead root cause analysis for late shipments, errors, and capacity constraints
• Support implementation of standard work, 5S, and lean initiatives
• Assign labor based on volume, priorities, and staffing levels
  
  

Qualifications

• 10 years of shipping, receiving, logistics, or warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse setting
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred)
• Ability to work to support 1st shift warehouse schedule (1st shift: 8:00am-5:00pm)
• Demonstrated success in coaching, performance management and team development
• Strong understanding of outbound logistics, carriers, and shipping methods (LTL, FTL, parcel)
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Flexibility to work on evening shifts
• Advanced math and computer skills
  
  

Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics

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