Warehouse Manager

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

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Wauconda, Illinois. You will lead shipping, receiving, inventory control, and ERP transactions to ensure accurate material availability and on-time deliveries.

You will recruit and develop warehouse staff, establish safety practices, and coordinate with Customer Service, Purchasing, Planning, and Supply Chain. Onsite work with GMP and FDA compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

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.

We believe great flavor starts with great people. That's why we're committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.

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

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.