Shipping Lead

Job Description

Req ID: 52361

Job Location: Louisville, KY, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Experience Level: Associate

Job Title: Shipping Lead

The Impact You'll Make

As a Shipping Lead at Danfoss, you will play a critical role in ensuring our customers receive the products they need, when they need them. Your work will directly influence delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency across our Louisville manufacturing facility.

You will serve as the connection between shipping, production, sales, and logistics partners, helping ensure products move safely and efficiently from our facility to customers across North America. Through your leadership and problem-solving skills, you will help drive continuous improvement and support a culture focused on quality, accountability, and customer success.

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while contributing to Danfoss' mission of Engineering Tomorrow.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead outbound shipping activities to ensure customer orders are delivered on time, accurately, and in compliance with shipping requirements.
• Coordinate transportation schedules with carriers, freight providers, and internal teams to support smooth and efficient product flow.
• Manage shipping documentation, invoicing, and daily transaction processing to maintain accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze delivery performance data, identify root causes of missed shipments, and implement improvements that strengthen operational performance.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement initiatives through visual management, process documentation, and collaboration across departments.

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma/GED
• One-year certificate from college or technical school
• Three or more years relevant work experience
• Computer literacy and strong knowledge in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of process documentation and record keeping
• Knowledgeable of ERP software such as Axapta or SAP
• Ability to self-start and perform with minimal supervision
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Team player and ability to fit into an established team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups
• U.S. work authorization

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position.

The job location is Danfoss, 7000 International Drive, Louisville, KY 40258

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You'll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You'll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about-we think they're pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Employee Group: Hourly Paid

Country: United States

Region: NAM

Information at a Glance

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