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Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor

Synergy Flavors · Wauconda, IL · $85,000–$115,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you improved productivity in a warehouse. What did you change?

What they are checking: Whether they can make measurable improvements in how work gets done.

How do you deal with a team member who is often late or doesn't follow procedures?

What they are checking: Whether they address performance problems fairly and consistently.

What would you do

A shipment for a key customer is late because of a missing raw material. How do you work it out?

What they are checking: Whether they coordinate with customer service, purchasing and planning to fix the problem and communicate clearly.

About the work

Walk me through how you plan labor and priorities for a warehouse shift.

What they are checking: Whether they can match staffing to inbound, outbound and production needs.

How do you keep inventory accurate through cycle counts and audits?

What they are checking: Whether they understand counting methods and how to find root causes of discrepancies.

What do you need to know about shipping international orders, including documentation?

What they are checking: Whether they understand export paperwork and the risk of errors for international shipments.

How do you handle receiving raw materials that might arrive damaged or wrong?

What they are checking: Whether they protect food safety and inventory accuracy at the receiving door.

What safety rules do you focus on in a warehouse with forklifts and stored chemicals?

What they are checking: Whether they take forklift, storage and chemical safety seriously.

What warehouse metrics would you track, and what would you do if they started slipping?

What they are checking: Whether they manage by data like accuracy, on-time shipping and productivity.

How do you handle lot tracking and FIFO in a food ingredient warehouse?

What they are checking: Whether they understand traceability and rotation, which matter for recalls and shelf life.

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The full job description

As published by Synergy Flavors.

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 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. For more information on our benefits click here . 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.

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