Shipping Supervisor

Eaton Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation's Electrical division in Richmond, VA seeks a Shipping Supervisor to lead the shipping and final assembly operations, aligning with production schedules and on‑time customer delivery.

This role requires coaching and developing a high‑performing team, conducting daily Tier meetings, coordinating with internal and external partners, and ensuring accurate domestic and international shipping documents. Safety and continuous improvement are core responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or five years of experience in warehouse/logistics or a manufacturing setting.
• Three+ years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with SAP and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipping and final assembly operations to meet production requirements and on‑time delivery.
• Coach and develop the team, conduct Tier meetings and cross‑training.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to schedule shipments and resolve issues.
• Ensure accurate domestic and international shipping documents, including customs paperwork.
• Align department activities with safety, quality management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor staffing, onboarding, and training of new employees; manage performance and attendance.

Skills

SAP

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5 years experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

What you’ll do:

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

We will not consider candidates who:

• 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.

Keys to role success:

• 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.

All positions may require participation in video and in‑person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job‑related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

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.