Warehouse team lead

Company: Kerry
Location: Evanston
Posted on: February 18, 2021

Job Description:

Requisition ID 20722

Position Type (US)Full Time

Career Function Supply Chain

Recruiter

Posting Type LI

Leading to better encompasses all we do at Kerry, it's how we've become the worlds leading taste and nutrition company. Whether it's building and manufacturing sustainable solutions for food, beverage or pharmaceutical consumers, our commitment to lead the world to better nutrition drives us forward. With 24,000+ colleagues across the globe and 15,000+ Kerry products, your opportunities are limitless.

About Kerry

A career with Kerry Taste & Nutrition offers you an opportunity to shape how people across the globe view food and beverage while providing you opportunities to explore and grow as your interests do. With our commitment to a sustainable future, a career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.

Where you'll work:

At our Melrose Park, IL, plant we feel good about our various batters and breading products that make our food taste better. Our employees care - about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you're looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you.

What you'll do:

As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will be part of the Supply Chain team and report into the Plant Manager. If you're looking to build your career with a team you can have fun with, this is the position for you! As a Warehouse Supervisor you will oversee 14 direct reports. You will be responsible for all 3 shifts and ensure warehouses are organized and oversee the inventory of the plant, as well as outside storage facilities. You will also be responsible for ensuring raw materials are available for production. Do you enjoy working with technology? You will coordinate transportation carriers and performance through the utilization of TMS and ensuring all scheduled shipping/receiving appointments are timely and meeting customer requirements.

Are coaching and developing employees something you're passionate about? Do you have an eye for process efficiencies and continuous improvement? This is key to our success, and so are you! We strongly believe in "Safety First, Quality Always" for our employees, products, and customers. If this is something you feel passionate about, ensuring all employees uphold our quality and food safety procedures and policies, this may be the next great opportunity for you!

What you'll need to be successful and safe:

* Bachelor's Degree preferred but will take experience in lieu of.
* MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 3rd Shift - Flexible
* Bilingual - Spanish speaking a plus
* 3+ years of experience as a Warehouse Supervisor, preferably in food/beverage, pharma or medical device manufacturing industry
* High energy with a positive attitude and team oriented
* Change management/influencer

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. EEO is the Law poster can be found here . Additional information can also be here .

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