Supply Chain Leader

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc•Ashland, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lutron Electronics is seeking an experienced, hands-on, people-focused Inventory Supply Chain Leader to lead Warehouse, Shipping, and Inventory Control operations at its Ashland, Virginia manufacturing facility. The position is responsible for accurate inventory, reliable material flow, effective shipping, and operational readiness in support of production and customer commitments. The leader will oversee day-to-day execution while developing processes, team capability, and infrastructure to support future growth. This includes building a safe, scalable operation through people leadership, process discipline, problem-solving, project execution, sustainable standard work, and continuous improvement. The role also serves as a key operational leader in the site’s SAP implementation and stabilization activities. The starting pay is $110,000–$127,500 per year, with the final salary dependent on the selected candidate’s experience and hiring level. Lutron’s employee benefits include a 401(k) match, health, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation based on tenure, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement programs. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring current or future work visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 8 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, materials, inventory control, or related operations.
At least 2 years of people leadership experience, including coaching, development, and performance management.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive accountability, navigate change, and influence across functions and organizational levels.
Strong knowledge of inventory control, material flow, cycle counting, physical inventory, and ERP/WMS processes.
Experience developing and sustaining standard work, process controls, and operational discipline.
Experience leading continuous improvement, capacity, infrastructure, or operational improvement initiatives from planning through implementation.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to balance immediate and long-term priorities.
Authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring Lutron to sponsor a work visa now or in the future.
If the candidate has less than 10 years of work experience, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
Broad experience across multiple operational functions, such as warehousing, inventory control, logistics, materials, or manufacturing.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, SAP/ERP, WMS, or other manufacturing systems.
Supply chain or operations certification, such as APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD), Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead Warehouse, Shipping, and Inventory Control operations, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient material flow from receiving through production support and customer shipment.
Drive inventory accuracy and transactional integrity through controls, cycle counting, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and annual Physical Inventory execution.
Lead and develop Warehouse, Shipping, and Inventory Control supervisors and teams through clear expectations, accountability, coaching, cross-training, and employee development.
Ensure effective WIP and Kanban management to maintain material availability and support uninterrupted production.
Establish, document, and sustain standard work, processes, controls, and training to promote operational consistency, knowledge retention, and business continuity.
Own operational performance through meaningful KPIs, structured problem-solving, and timely resolution of risks and performance gaps.
Lead continuous improvement and infrastructure projects focused on safety, capacity, space utilization, material flow, productivity, and future business growth.
Partner with Production, Planning, Engineering, Safety, Quality, Facilities, and other functions to resolve operational challenges and execute site priorities.
Maintain operational and audit readiness across Warehouse and Inventory Control processes and supporting documentation.
Serve as a key operational leader in the site’s SAP implementation and stabilization activities, driving adoption of SAP processes and sustainable execution within the operation.