Warehouse Supervisor

Kerry; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead safe, efficient operations across receiving, storage, inventory control, and shipping. You will manage labor, coordinate outbound shipments, and ensure regulatory and quality compliance while driving KPIs for safety and cost.

Under the Warehouse Manager, you will partner with Supply Chain and Quality teams to maintain inventory accuracy and implement continuous improvements in warehouse processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent warehouse leadership experience will be considered.
• Experience with SAP, RF scanning, TMS, warehouse documentation, inventory transactions, railcar operations, and bulk material handling preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, shipping/receiving, or warehouse leadership. Food manufacturing and distribution experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret SDS, shipping/receiving documents, and related warehouse documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse, shipping, receiving, and material flow activities to support safe, efficient operations.
• Manage outbound shipment scheduling, carrier coordination, TMS activity, and appointment execution to support on-time customer delivery.
• Oversee inbound and outbound freight documentation and ensure shipments meet Kerry, customer, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage railcar scheduling, unloading coordination, documentation, inventory reconciliation, and safe rail-related warehouse activity.
• Plan labor schedules for warehouse, shipping, and receiving employees to support production, service, and cost objectives.
• Maintain accurate inventory of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods through strong warehouse organization, SAP/RF scanning discipline, and timely transactions.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, Finance, and the Plant Controller to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Promote and enforce GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality, forklift, and personal safety requirements for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Conduct safety meetings/audits, report incidents, support corrective actions, and ensure forklift inspections and training compliance are maintained.
• Support SAP processes, RF scanning, warehouse transactions, and ongoing system improvements related to warehouse execution.
• Drive continuous improvement and KPI performance across safety, inventory accuracy, customer service, productivity, quality, and cost.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

RF scanning

TMS

warehouse documentation

inventory transactions

railcar operations

Job description

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.

Requisition ID

66227

Position Type (US)

Full Time

Workplace Arrangement

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

Under direction of the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Supervisor leads safe, efficient, and compliant warehouse operations across receiving, storage, inventory control, shipping, transportation coordination, railcar and bulk truck activity, and warehouse team leadership. The role supports plant and customer requirements while driving KPIs for safety, quality, cost, productivity, inventory accuracy, and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse, shipping, receiving, and material flow activities to support safe, efficient operations.
• Manage outbound shipment scheduling, carrier coordination, TMS activity, and appointment execution to support on-time customer delivery.
• Oversee inbound and outbound freight documentation and ensure shipments meet Kerry, customer, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage railcar scheduling, unloading coordination, documentation, inventory reconciliation, and safe rail-related warehouse activity.
• Plan labor schedules for warehouse, shipping, and receiving employees to support production, service, and cost objectives.
• Maintain accurate inventory of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods through strong warehouse organization, SAP/RF scanning discipline, and timely transactions.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, Finance, and the Plant Controller to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Promote and enforce GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality, forklift, and personal safety requirements for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Conduct safety meetings/audits, report incidents, support corrective actions, and ensure forklift inspections and training compliance are maintained.
• Support SAP processes, RF scanning, warehouse transactions, and ongoing system improvements related to warehouse execution.
• Drive continuous improvement and KPI performance across safety, inventory accuracy, customer service, productivity, quality, and cost.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent warehouse leadership experience will be considered.
• Experience with SAP, RF scanning, TMS, warehouse documentation, inventory transactions, railcar operations, and bulk material handling preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, shipping/receiving, or warehouse leadership. Food manufacturing and distribution experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret SDS, shipping/receiving documents, and related warehouse documentation.

Disclosure

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. The typical hiring range for this role is $63,600 - $95,400 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements)

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).