Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Sensient Technologies Careers; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Performance-based incentive pay

Stable manufacturing environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Careers is looking for a Warehouse & Logistics Manager to lead operations in Turlock, CA. In this critical role, you will optimize logistics processes and ensure compliance while fostering a safe and efficient working environment.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree along with 5 years of experience in warehouse and logistics management, preferably in food manufacturing. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, all within a collaborative workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of warehouse and logistics management experience.
• Preferred experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Comfort using data and system tools to guide decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize warehouse, inventory, and logistics operations.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Oversee inventory accuracy and manage transportation activities.
• Champion safety through training and enforcement of workplace standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Inventory management

Process improvement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, or a related field

Job description

We are seeking a Warehouse & Logistics Manager to join our team in Turlock, CA. If you are someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity, leading teams through meaningful work, and seeing the direct impact of strong operations, this role offers the opportunity to shape how products move safely and efficiently from production to customers. You will play a critical leadership role in ensuring warehouse and logistics operations run smoothly while supporting a collaborative, safety focused, and improvement driven environment. This position is based on site at our Turlock, California facility, where hands‑on leadership and daily engagement with teams and operations are essential to success.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and optimize warehouse, inventory, and logistics operations across onsite facilities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient material flow
• Establish and maintain clear standard operating procedures that support accuracy, cleanliness, and operational consistency
• Oversee inventory accuracy, storage strategies, and product movement while partnering with planning and finance teams to support reporting and operational insights
• Manage transportation and distribution activities, working closely with external logistics partners and internal customer service teams to support delivery performance as well as ensure import / export transactions comply with U.S. and international regulations and company policies.
• Develop and lead teams through coaching, training, and performance management while promoting accountability and continuous improvement
• Champion safety through equipment maintenance oversight, operator training, and consistent enforcement of workplace standards

What you’ll bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years warehouse and logistics management experience
• Preferred experience in food manufacturing, warehousing, or regulated manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of inventory management, transportation coordination, and process improvement practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and resolve operational challenges
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Comfort using data and system tools to guide decisions and improve performance

What you’ll get:

• A leadership role with meaningful influence over operations that support well known consumer brands
• Competitive pay and incentive opportunities aligned with experience and performance
• A comprehensive benefits program designed to support overall health, financial security, and work life balance
• The chance to work onsite with engaged teams in a stable manufacturingportunities for professional growth within a global organization focused on quality and innovation
• A culture that values safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Salary range: $107,000 - $145,000 USD. Pay is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. This position is also eligible for performance-based incentive pay.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.