Shipping Manager

Lonza; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career growth opportunities

Cross-functional exposure

Collaborative work environment

Opportunity to deliver life-changing_—

Job summary

Lonza in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Shipping Manager to lead daily shipping operations, ensure on-time delivery, and supervise a skilled team. The role collaborates with Production, Warehouse and Customer Service to optimize logistics while maintaining compliance and safety across domestic and international shipments.

We value strong leadership, ERP/shipping software proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field preferred.
• Experience leading shipping, logistics, warehouse, or distribution operations.
• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping requirements and compliance standards.
• Experience using shipping software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shipping operations to ensure accurate and timely delivery of products.
• Supervise, coach, and develop shipping personnel to support performance and growth.
• Plan shipping schedules and allocate resources to meet business requirements.
• Monitor shipments and resolve issues that impact delivery timelines.
• Ensure compliance with domestic and international shipping regulations.
• Partner with Production, Warehouse, and Customer Service teams to optimize operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, safety, and service levels.

Skills

Shipping operations

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

ERP systems

Inventory management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Shipping software

Job description

United States, Portsmouth (New Hampshire)

Job Title: Shipping Manager

Location: Portsmouth, NH (On-site)

As a Shipping Manager, you will lead a critical function that ensures materials and products are shipped accurately, safely, and on time. This role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence, develop a high-performing team, and partner across the site to support business objectives while helping deliver life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

This role follows a Monday-Friday schedule and is site-based in Portsmouth, NH.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership development
• A collaborative environment with broad cross-functional exposure
• The opportunity to support the delivery of life-changing therapies

What you will do:

• Lead daily shipping operations to ensure accurate and timely delivery of products
• Supervise, coach, and develop shipping personnel to support performance and growth
• Plan shipping schedules and allocate resources to meet business requirements
• Monitor shipments and resolve issues that impact delivery timelines
• Ensure compliance with domestic and international shipping regulations
• Partner with Production, Warehouse, and Customer Service teams to optimize operations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, safety, and service levels

What we are looking for:

• Experience leading shipping, logistics, warehouse, or distribution operations
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or regulated environment
• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping requirements and compliance standards
• Experience using shipping software, ERP systems, and inventory management tools
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Reference: R80473

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.