Shipping Manager

Gregory Packaging; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Retirement Plan

Life Insurance, Disability, Critical 1

80 hours Paid Time Off annually

7 Paid Holidays

Weekly Pay

Referral Bonus Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Gregory Packaging Inc. is seeking a hands-on Shipping Manager to lead shipping and receiving at our Bethlehem, PA plant. This leader will direct the team, run warehouse management and AGV systems, and ensure on-time, accurate movement of finished goods.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in warehousing and distribution, with forklift certification and experience in GMP and lot traceability. This role requires a strong, data-driven leader who can manage inventory and carrier relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse, shipping, or distribution experience with supervisory experience.
• Experience in a food/beverage manufacturing environment with GMP and lot traceability preferred.
• LTL and truckload carrier management experience preferred.
• CHEP pallet program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipping and receiving team; set daily priorities and goals.
• Plan outbound loads, schedule dock appointments, and meet customer timelines.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and enforce FIFO; manage cycle counts and aging reports.
• Oversee ERP/WMS systems, AGV fleet, and documentation for shipping records.

Skills

Team leadership

Shipping & Receiving

Inventory control

ERP/WMS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

JBT WMS

ERP

Job description

Gregory Packaging, Inc.

https://gregorypackaginginc.com/

Proudly 100% American owned since 1922

Shipping Manager

Department: Shipping

Location: Bethlehem, PA

Reports to: Plant Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Setting: Manufacturing

Pay Type: Salary

About Gregory Packaging, Inc.

Gregory Packaging Inc. is a highly successful, fourth-generation, family-owned, growth-oriented beverage manufacturer headquartered in Bethlehem, PA, with history dating back to 1922. What began as a seafood business evolved into fruit juice manufacturing in the 1960s, eventually giving rise to the company’s flagship brand, SunCup. Today, Gregory Packaging operates in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia, New Jersey, and Arizona, producing quality, all-natural beverages distributed to industries like Health Care, K-12 Care and Education, Elderly Care and Prisons across all 50 states.

Benefits Summary

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, and more
• 80 hours Paid Time Off annually, rollover allowed, accrued from date of hire
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Weekly Pay, Shift Premiums
• Referral Bonus Program, Employee Discount Program

Position Summary

Gregory Packaging Inc. is seeking a hands-on Shipping Manager to lead shipping and receiving at our Bethlehem, PA plant. This leader owns the safe, accurate, on-time movement of finished goods: directing the team, running our warehouse management and AGV systems, and keeping inventory accurate. The right candidate builds a strong team, manages by the numbers, and steps in on the dock when needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Supervise, schedule, and develop the shipping and receiving team; set daily priorities.
• Train the team on loading standards, systems, and safety, and maintain cross-training coverage.
• Manage attendance, overtime, and performance, with clear expectations and regular feedback.
• Operate forklifts, pull product, and load trucks when the operation requires it.

Shipping and Receiving Operations

• Plan daily outbound loads, schedule dock appointments, and manage pickups to meet customer commitments.
• Verify every load for accuracy, loading pattern, pallet quality, and trailer condition before release.
• Reschedule missed pickups and communicate delays promptly to Customer Service.
• Manage bills of lading, packing lists, and shipping logs with organized filing and retention.
• Meet customer routing, labeling, pallet, and delivery requirements to prevent chargebacks.
• Oversee receiving and accurate system receipt of inbound materials.

Inventory and Product Integrity

• Own finished-goods inventory accuracy between the ERP and WMS; run cycle counts and resolve variances.
• Enforce FIFO rotation and publish the weekly inventory aging report.
• Manage product holds with Quality through inspection, release, and disposition.
• Ensure only good product ships, and report imperfections to leadership right away.

Systems and Automation

• Manage the JBT warehouse management system and AGV fleet, keeping staging areas AGV-ready.
• Respond to AGV faults, coordinate repairs, and shift to manual operations when needed.
• Submit and follow through on maintenance requests for dock and warehouse equipment.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Uphold safety policies, Good Warehousing Practices (GWP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Keep forklift certifications, equipment checklists, and battery care current.
• Support food safety and customer audits, mock recalls, and lot traceability.
• Enforce trailer inspection, seal control, and dock security.
• Keep the warehouse and dock clean, organized, and inspection-ready.

Continuous Improvement

• Track department performance and lead corrective actions on misses.
• Maintain shipping SOPs and improve staging, loading, and workflow layout.

How Success Is Measured

• On-time and on-time-in-full (OTIF) shipping
• Load accuracy, with no preventable chargebacks
• ERP and WMS inventory accuracy
• Aged inventory acted on weekly
• Minimal product damage and freight claims
• A safe department with current forklift certifications
• Audit-ready shipping records

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of warehouse, shipping, or distribution experience, including at least 2 years supervising a team (required)
• Food or beverage manufacturing experience with GMP and lot traceability (preferred)
• LTL and truckload carrier management experience (preferred)
• CHEP pallet program experience (preferred)

Certifications & Licenses

• Current electric and propane forklift certification, with strong truck-loading experience (required)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• ERP and WMS knowledge, with intermediate computer skills (email, Excel, Word)
• Inventory control experience, including FIFO and cycle counting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• AGV or automated warehouse experience; JBT or Microsoft Dynamics AX a plus
• Positive, self-motivated, team-first leader who works with minimal supervision
• Calm under pressure; able to multitask and reprioritize
• Documents and communicates consistently and respects leadership tiers

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking, standing, lifting, and getting on and off a forklift
• Safely lift 25-50 lbs. of product on a regular basis
• Endurance and resilience to temperature changes
• Able to distinguish colors and hear equipment alarms