Warehouse Supervisor

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 all warehouse operations in a fast‑paced beverage production environment. This role oversees a non‑union workforce, ensuring efficient material flow, accurate inventory management, and timely support of production and distribution activities. The ideal candidate brings strong SAP experience and a proven track record of developing high‑performing teams.

Key responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

Direct daily warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, picking, staging, loading, and outbound shipping.

Ensure timely delivery of raw materials and packaging to production lines to prevent downtime.

Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and compliance with 5S/Lean practices.

Oversee proper stock rotation using FIFO/FEFO standards.

People Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop a non-union team of warehouse associates and forklift operators.

Set clear expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.

Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Manage scheduling, attendance, and labor planning to meet operational demands.

SAP & Inventory Management

Utilize SAP to manage inventory transactions, material movements, cycle counts, and reporting.

Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate discrepancies.

Support annual physical inventory activities and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.

Generate and analyze warehouse KPIs to drive performance improvements.

Safety & Compliance

Enforce OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements across all warehouse activities.

Conduct safety audits, equipment inspections, and incident investigations.

Ensure the safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to support plant objectives.

Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with carriers and logistics partners.

Communicate proactively to resolve issues impacting production schedules or customer service.

Qualifications and skills

3–5 years of warehouse or logistics experience within a manufacturing environment; food or beverage industry experience preferred.

2+ years of supervisory experience with a proven track record of leading and developing teams.

Hands-on SAP experience (IM/WM or EWM strongly preferred).

Strong understanding of inventory control, warehouse operations, and material-handling equipment.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $63,000 - $103,450 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 September, 24th, 2026.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

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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Posting Type: DNI

Nearest Major Market: Seattle