Warehouse Supervisor

Kerry • Melrose Park, IL • 6h ago

?Requisition ID 60473

Position Type (US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Where will you work?

Located just outside of Chicago, our Melrose Park location is part of our Coatings division and creates batter blends, pastry blends, and bread crumbs. We are a fast paced, never a dull moment manufacturing facility that comes together as a team to get the job done. With a growing portfolio, comes need to grow our team! If you're looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can make a difference with, we might be the place for you!

What will you do?

As a Warehouse Supervisor at Kerry, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient, safe, and compliant operation of our warehouse within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will lead a team of warehouse operatives, oversee inventory management, coordinate inbound and outbound logistics, and uphold the highest standards of food safety and quality. This role is critical to maintaining the seamless flow of materials and finished goods that support our production and customer delivery schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch of goods.

Lead, coach, and develop a team of warehouse operatives to achieve performance targets and maintain high morale.

Ensure compliance with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP), health & safety regulations, and company policies.

Maintain accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems (WMS); conduct regular cycle counts and stock audits.

Collaborate with production, quality, planning, and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and dispatch of finished goods.

Monitor KPIs such as order accuracy, inventory turnover, and on-time delivery; identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Manage warehouse layout and space utilization to optimize efficiency and safety.

Support investigations and resolution of non-conformances, customer complaints, and stock discrepancies.

Ensure proper handling and storage of allergen and temperature-sensitive products.

Participate in internal and external audits and contribute to corrective action planning.

What will you need to be successful?

Minimum 3 years' experience in warehouse operations at a supervisor level.

Food industry experience preferred but open to pharmaceutical and/or general manufacturing.

Understanding of inventory control, logistics, and supply chain processes.

Familiarity with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC, SQF) and GMP practices is a plus.

Forklift experience preferred.

Relevant qualification in logistics, supply chain, or operations management is desirable.

Experience with SAP is an advantage.

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $75,602 to $123,432 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

?Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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