Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor

Synergy Flavors; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, located in Wauconda, Illinois, is hiring a Warehouse Manager for an onsite role within our Operations department. You will direct shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse activities while leading daily labor planning and prioritizing workflow.

The role requires 5+ years of leadership in warehouse or logistics, experience in GMP-regulated environments, and strong knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office. Collaboration across departments is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations; Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience supervising teams in a manufacturing, food, or GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, transportation logistics, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, and warehouse activities.
• Manage daily labor planning, scheduling, workload distribution, and warehouse priorities.
• Oversee domestic and international shipments, parcel services, and required documentation.
• Resolve shipment, transportation, and inventory issues in partnership with Customer Service, Purchasing, Planning, and Supply Chain.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, productivity, service levels, safety, and customer requirements.
• Direct receiving activities for raw materials, packaging, and intercompany transfers.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, discrepancy resolution, and corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate ERP transactions, inventory reporting, and material availability.
• Recruit, train, coach, evaluate, and develop warehouse employees.
• Set clear expectations for accountability, teamwork, engagement, safety, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, food safety, kosher, and company requirements.
• Lead safety initiatives, reinforce safe work practices, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify and implement improvements that increase productivity, inventory accuracy, organization, service levels, and warehouse effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Inventory management

Shipping/Receiving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods.

Warehouse Manager

Your Role in Synergy's Success

Warehouse Manager

How You Will Contribute

Roles And Responsibilities

• Direct shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, and warehouse activities.
• Manage daily labor planning, scheduling, workload distribution, and warehouse priorities.
• Oversee domestic and international shipments, parcel services, and required documentation.
• Resolve shipment, transportation, and inventory issues in partnership with Customer Service, Purchasing, Planning, and Supply Chain.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, productivity, service levels, safety, and customer requirements.
• Direct receiving activities for raw materials, packaging, and intercompany transfers.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, discrepancy resolution, and corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate ERP transactions, inventory reporting, and material availability.
• Recruit, train, coach, evaluate, and develop warehouse employees.
• Set clear expectations for accountability, teamwork, engagement, safety, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, food safety, kosher, and company requirements.
• Lead safety initiatives, reinforce safe work practices, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify and implement improvements that increase productivity, inventory accuracy, organization, service levels, and warehouse effectiveness.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• 5+ years of leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations; Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience supervising teams in a manufacturing, food, or GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, transportation logistics, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000. The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

Department: Operations

Location: Wauconda, Illinois

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Reporting To: Plant Manager

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.