Presentation Field Sales Specialist
Location: Kankakee, Illinois
Compensation: $52,000 - $88,000
Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Position Overview
Keep product moving. Keep inventory accurate. Keep the operation running.
We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead warehouse operations within a fast-paced food & beverage manufacturing facility. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient flow of raw materials, packaging materials, work-in-process, and finished goods while ensuring inventory accuracy, food safety, and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can build strong teams, improve processes, and partner effectively with Production, Quality, Procurement, and Supply Chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, staging, and shipping.
- Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse employees and shift personnel.
- Manage the movement and storage of raw materials, packaging, ingredients, and finished products.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels and investigate discrepancies.
- Establish and monitor warehouse KPIs, productivity, accuracy, safety, and service metrics.
- Ensure proper product rotation using FIFO/FEFO principles where applicable.
- Maintain compliance with GMPs, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and company quality standards.
- Coordinate closely with Production and Supply Chain to ensure materials are available when needed.
- Oversee shipping and receiving activities and ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
- Manage warehouse space, layout, organization, and material flow.
- Utilize WMS/ERP systems to track inventory and warehouse activity.
- Conduct cycle counts and support physical inventory processes.
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and control operating costs.
- Ensure equipment and warehouse areas are maintained in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
- Enforce company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support audits and maintain accurate warehouse documentation and records.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives throughout warehouse operations.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or materials management experience.
- Previous supervisory or management experience required.
- Food & beverage or CPG manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience managing raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and/or finished goods.
- Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse processes.
- Experience with WMS and/or ERP systems.
- Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and warehouse sanitation requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Forklift/warehouse equipment experience preferred.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for a hands-on Warehouse Manager who can lead from the floor, hold teams accountable, and continuously improve the operation.
The right leader will bring structure to warehouse operations, improve inventory accuracy, strengthen team performance, and ensure materials and finished goods move efficiently from receiving through shipping.
If you're ready to make a measurable impact on warehouse performance and the overall manufacturing operation, we'd like to hear from you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
