Warehouse Supervisor
Kerry, Chicago, IL, United States
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.
About the Role
The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for leading daily warehouse, shipping, and transportation coordination activities at the Chicago site while supporting the broader Kerry vinegar network. This role oversees outbound shipments (bulk, FTL, and LTL), inventory accuracy, equipment readiness, and team performance to ensure on‑time, compliant, and cost‑effective delivery to customers.
The Warehouse Supervisor provides hands‑on leadership to warehouse loaders and transportation partners, champions best practices across the network, and ensures strong alignment with food safety, quality, and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate daily warehouse and shipping operations, ensuring efficient preparation and shipment of outbound goods (bulk, FTL, and LTL)
Plan, schedule, and execute inbound and outbound transportation activities in partnership with fleet personnel and carriers
Supervise, train, and develop warehouse team members, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and performance
Champion Kerry food safety, quality, and safety policies, ensuring compliance by employees, contractors, and visitors
Monitor and achieve site KPIs related to safety, service, quality, cost, and OTIF (On‑Time, In‑Full) performance
Manage shipping documentation and SAP transactions including PGI, BOLs, packing slips, COAs, shortages, damages, overages, and returns
Serve as a daily point of contact for drivers and carriers through in‑person, phone, and digital communication
Support transportation and material purchasing activities for raw and packaging materials as needed
Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counting and inventory control activities
Investigate shipment issues and complaints, conducting root cause analysis and partnering with Quality and Customer Service on corrective actions
Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits, including ISO 14001‑related activities
Maintain equipment readiness, including forklifts, leased transportation equipment, scales, and related PM, calibration, and audit requirements
Serve as backup forklift trainer after obtaining Train‑the‑Trainer certification
Manage costs through operational efficiency, process improvement, and disciplined execution
Provide weekend, evening, or on‑call support for the vinegar network as required
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in industrial logistics, warehouse, or transportation operations
Supervisory or team‑lead experience (union environment preferred)
Proven track record understanding root cause for recurring issues and establishing systems and processes to ensure efficiency and dependability
Strong working knowledge of warehouse and transportation processes
Proficiency with SAP (or another ERP system), E2Open, and Microsoft Office applications
Strong communication, planning, relationship‑building, and team development skills
Working Environment & Physical Requirements
Plant‑based role with office and warehouse presence
Requires standing, walking, sitting, handling, and lifting up to 10–20 pounds
Travel expected up to 25–50% as business needs require
Flexibility to support off‑hours, weekends, or network needs as required
Compensation Data
The pay range for this position is $63,600 - $106,000 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance-based incentive compensation. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
This job posting is anticipated to expire on 6/15/2026.
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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.
About the Role
The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for leading daily warehouse, shipping, and transportation coordination activities at the Chicago site while supporting the broader Kerry vinegar network. This role oversees outbound shipments (bulk, FTL, and LTL), inventory accuracy, equipment readiness, and team performance to ensure on‑time, compliant, and cost‑effective delivery to customers.
The Warehouse Supervisor provides hands‑on leadership to warehouse loaders and transportation partners, champions best practices across the network, and ensures strong alignment with food safety, quality, and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate daily warehouse and shipping operations, ensuring efficient preparation and shipment of outbound goods (bulk, FTL, and LTL)
Plan, schedule, and execute inbound and outbound transportation activities in partnership with fleet personnel and carriers
Supervise, train, and develop warehouse team members, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and performance
Champion Kerry food safety, quality, and safety policies, ensuring compliance by employees, contractors, and visitors
Monitor and achieve site KPIs related to safety, service, quality, cost, and OTIF (On‑Time, In‑Full) performance
Manage shipping documentation and SAP transactions including PGI, BOLs, packing slips, COAs, shortages, damages, overages, and returns
Serve as a daily point of contact for drivers and carriers through in‑person, phone, and digital communication
Support transportation and material purchasing activities for raw and packaging materials as needed
Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counting and inventory control activities
Investigate shipment issues and complaints, conducting root cause analysis and partnering with Quality and Customer Service on corrective actions
Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits, including ISO 14001‑related activities
Maintain equipment readiness, including forklifts, leased transportation equipment, scales, and related PM, calibration, and audit requirements
Serve as backup forklift trainer after obtaining Train‑the‑Trainer certification
Manage costs through operational efficiency, process improvement, and disciplined execution
Provide weekend, evening, or on‑call support for the vinegar network as required
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in industrial logistics, warehouse, or transportation operations
Supervisory or team‑lead experience (union environment preferred)
Proven track record understanding root cause for recurring issues and establishing systems and processes to ensure efficiency and dependability
Strong working knowledge of warehouse and transportation processes
Proficiency with SAP (or another ERP system), E2Open, and Microsoft Office applications
Strong communication, planning, relationship‑building, and team development skills
Working Environment & Physical Requirements
Plant‑based role with office and warehouse presence
Requires standing, walking, sitting, handling, and lifting up to 10–20 pounds
Travel expected up to 25–50% as business needs require
Flexibility to support off‑hours, weekends, or network needs as required
Compensation Data
The pay range for this position is $63,600 - $106,000 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance-based incentive compensation. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
This job posting is anticipated to expire on 6/15/2026.
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