Warehouse & Inventory Operations Manager

Warehouse & Inventory Supervisor
Location: Concord, NC (Onsite)
Compensation: $65,000-$70,000 base salary + bonus

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Warehouse & Inventory Supervisor to lead day-to-day warehouse operations for a growing industrial manufacturing organization. This individual will be responsible for warehouse execution, inventory accuracy, material flow, shipping/receiving, and team leadership while helping establish scalable processes and best practices.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building structure within a growing operation and has experience supporting warehouse start-ups, facility expansions, or greenfield environments. The role requires a leader who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, working alongside the team, and implementing processes that support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations including receiving, inspection, put-away, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and material handling.
• Supervise and develop warehouse personnel while fostering a safe and productive work environment.
• Establish and maintain efficient warehouse layouts, inventory controls, and material flow processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely movement of materials to support production, service, assembly, repair, and customer fulfillment activities.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, and root cause analysis.
• Execute warehouse and inventory transactions within the ERP system.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities.
• Ensure proper inventory identification, labeling, traceability, and location management.
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Logistics, Planning, Quality, Operations, and other internal stakeholders.
• Track and report warehouse KPIs related to inventory accuracy, productivity, and operational performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, and inventory control.
• Support SOP development, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, logistics, materials management, or a related environment.
• Strong understanding of receiving, warehouse management, shipping, inventory control, and material flow processes.
• Experience working with ERP and inventory management systems.
• Proven ability to maintain inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead in a hands-on environment while balancing operational and administrative responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience within a warehouse environment.
• Experience supporting a start-up, greenfield, warehouse expansion, or rapidly growing operation.
• Background within industrial manufacturing, distribution, engineered products, or a similar technical environment.
• Experience with cycle count programs, physical inventories, inventory reconciliation, and root cause analysis.
• Exposure to kitting, light assembly, spare parts, or service operations.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Familiarity with Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Hands-on leader who enjoys building processes and structure.
• Experience establishing warehouse operations in a growing or start-up environment.
• Strong ownership mentality and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing setting.
• Safety-focused, organized, and proactive.
• Effective communicator who can collaborate across multiple departments.
• Excels in environments where priorities evolve as the business grows.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in Concord, North Carolina. The role operates primarily within a warehouse environment and requires regular standing, walking, bending, lifting, and material handling. Candidates should be comfortable maintaining an active presence on the warehouse floor and supporting day-to-day operations as needed.