Warehouse Supervisor

Kerry; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 103,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Employee Share Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in the Seattle area to lead fast-paced warehouse operations in a beverage production environment. You will supervise a non-union team, drive material flow, inventory accuracy, and production support while leveraging SAP experience.

The role emphasizes 5S/Lean practices, safety compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Quality, and Logistics teams. Salary ranges from $63,000 to $103,450 with incentive opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of warehouse or logistics experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably food/beverage.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience leading and developing teams.
• Hands-on SAP experience (IM/WM or EWM strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of inventory control, warehouse operations, and material-handling equipment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, picking, staging, loading, and outbound shipping.
• Ensure timely delivery of raw materials and packaging to production lines to prevent downtime.
• Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and 5S/Lean compliance.
• Oversee stock rotation using FIFO/FEFO standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop a non-union team of warehouse associates and forklift operators.
• Set expectations, provide feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Foster accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Manage scheduling, attendance and labor planning to meet demand.
• Utilize SAP to manage inventory transactions and reporting.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Support annual physical inventories and action improvements.
• Generate and analyze warehouse KPIs to drive performance.

Skills

Warehouse operations

People leadership

Inventory control

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

SAP (IM/WM or EWM)

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.

About the role

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for leading all warehouse operations in a fast‑paced beverage production environment. This role oversees a non‑union workforce, ensuring efficient material flow, accurate inventory management, and timely support of production and distribution activities. The ideal candidate brings strong SAP experience and a proven track record of developing high‑performing teams.

Key responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Direct daily warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, picking, staging, loading, and outbound shipping.
• Ensure timely delivery of raw materials and packaging to production lines to prevent downtime.
• Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and compliance with 5S/Lean practices.
• Oversee proper stock rotation using FIFO/FEFO standards.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a non-union team of warehouse associates and forklift operators.
• Set clear expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage scheduling, attendance, and labor planning to meet operational demands.

SAP & Inventory Management

• Utilize SAP to manage inventory transactions, material movements, cycle counts, and reporting.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Support annual physical inventory activities and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.
• Generate and analyze warehouse KPIs to drive performance improvements.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements across all warehouse activities.
• Conduct safety audits, equipment inspections, and incident investigations.
• Ensure the safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to support plant objectives.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with carriers and logistics partners.
• Communicate proactively to resolve issues impacting production schedules or customer service.

Qualifications and skills

• 3–5 years of warehouse or logistics experience within a manufacturing environment; food or beverage industry experience preferred.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience with a proven track record of leading and developing teams.
• Hands-on SAP experience (IM/WM or EWM strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of inventory control, warehouse operations, and material-handling equipment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $63,000 - $103,450 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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
• Employee Share Plan
• Life insurance
• disability insurance
• accident insurance
• tuition reimbursement

This job posting is anticipated to expire on September, 24th, 2026.

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.

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).