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

Team Lead - Receiving & Inventory

How You Will Contribute

About the Company  

Synergy Flavors, Inc. is a leading international supplier of value-added flavors and ingredients to the global bakery, confectionary, beverage, savory and nutrition industry. Our objective is simple, to provide great tasting flavors and ingredients for our customers.  To do this, we employ some of the industry's most creative minds.  We are headquartered in Wauconda, IL with additional operations in Chicago, Il; Hamilton, OH; Rochester, NY and Sao Paulo, Brazil.  

 

 

Position Summary: Responsible for providing leadership for Warehouse receiving and stock Inventory. This role provides floor supervision for the processing of receiving, cycle counts, , re-counts, researching discrepancies/variances, processing of approved junk material, relabeling, food safety, quality, efficiency, and inventory accuracy. In this role you will be responsible for meeting the daily cycle count schedule along with leading the daily receiving. Must have the ability to follow company policies, follow standard operating procedures, read labels on raw materials, finished goods, and follow safety procedures.  

 

 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

 

• Communicate with all departments daily with discrepancies/variances that impact cost and production. 

• Report safety, quality and inventory discrepancies to management, perform cycle counts via cycle count worksheet provided, requests from a department and year-end inventory counts. 

• Observe inventory staff and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. 

• Report operational and inventory data on specified forms. 

• Provide leadership on Receiving and Inventory questions to staff. 

• Transfer materials, supplies and products between work areas using equipment and sit down forklifts. 

• Understand the Inventory impact and importance of food safety and its role in our products. 

• Organize the Inventory area and take on any additional assigned projects from the Site Manager. 

• Follow SOPs to include all the above 

 

Qualifications & Skills Required: 

 

• High School Diploma or GED, documentation skills, math skills with at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing ingredient plant preferred. 

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with the production team and supporting departments (finance, QC, maintenance, planning, warehouse, purchasing and customer service) 

• Must have attention to detail to plan and schedule the Inventory Department workload, monitor labor requirements needed and keep the Inventory area clean and audit ready. 

• Ability to continuously lift and weigh 50lbs throughout the day.  

• Must follow safety requirements and ensure the production & Inventory team follows the PPE requirements (safety shoes, safety glasses, safety gloves, face shield and respirator). 

• Basis computer skills to maintain efficient operation and control of equipment or systems. 

• Troubleshooting or problem-solving skills to determine causes of any inventory inaccuracies or Quality hold mixes and make recommendations to potential fixes.  

Starting Salary : $24.98 - 37.48/HR

Monday - Friday 6a-2:30p

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.

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.