• Warehouse Manager

    Kerry (Melrose Park, IL)


    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

     

    We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead all warehouse, yard, and material-flow operations at our Melrose Park food manufacturing facility. This role oversees inbound raw materials, outbound shipments, inventory accuracy, internal shuttle movements, and operational coordination across multiple functions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader focused on safety, service, cost, compliance, and continuous improvement.

    Key responsibilities

    + Lead daily warehouse and yard operations receiving, storage, picking, staging, loading, and transfers.

    + Ensure inventory accuracy using FIFO/FEFO and lot control.

    + Manage inbound/outbound shipments and coordinate transportation and dock operations.

    + Drive safety, food safety, and compliance with OSHA, GMP, and company standards.

    + Lead and develop a multi-shift team of supervisors and associates.

    + Deliver KPIs for inventory accuracy, cost, productivity, safety, and OTIF.

    + Apply continuous improvement tools to optimize processes and reduce waste.

     

    Qualifications and skills

     

    + Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience in Warehouse, Logistics, Operations, or Supply Chain.

    + 3–5+ years of warehouse/distribution leadership in a manufacturing environment (food/CPG preferred).

    + Experience with SAP, WMS, and TMS systems.

    + Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

    + Experience with inventory management and transportation coordination.

    + Proven ability to drive change and improve operational KPIs.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Lean/Six Sigma or CI training.

    + Unionized, multi-shift environment experience.

    + Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.

     

    Compensation Data

     

    The pay range for this position is $107,757 - $181,563 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 12/31/2025.