
Warehouse Supervisor
- Melrose Park, IL
- $75,602-123,432 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-OnsiteAbout KerryKerry 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.
- 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.
Posting Type: DNI