Warehouse Operations Lead – Inventory & Safety Champion

IQ Fiber; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Fiber is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily warehouse operations, ensuring accurate receiving, storage, and distribution of materials. You will manage a team of warehouse associates, maintain inventory integrity, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced setting.

This hands-on supervisory role requires strong safety-minded judgment, coaching ability, and effective communication to drive performance. Occasional travel to Charleston and other sites is required as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of warehouse or logistics experience; lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation to report on site to assigned work location(s) on time for scheduled shifts, and to travel between company locations as needed.
• Forklift certification a plus; ability to operate or oversee the use of warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (ERP/WMS) and basic computer applications; experience with inventory control systems and cycle counting processes a plus.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, safety procedures, and inventory management practices, including OSHA compliance.
• Ability to supervise and coach warehouse associates, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple operational needs simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse activities, including receiving, scanning, unloading, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping of materials, to ensure accuracy and timeliness across assigned workflows.
• Maintain accurate inventory control within warehouse management systems (ERP/WMS), including documentation of shipments, inventory movements, and cycle counts to support stock accuracy and minimize loss.
• Supervise warehouse associates on assigned shifts, providing day-to-day coaching, training, and accountability to support team performance.
• Monitor daily operations to ensure efficiency and productivity; identify opportunities for process improvement and elevate recommendations to the Manager, Warehouse Operations.
• Track warehouse performance metrics, such as inventory accuracy, order fill rates, and on-time fulfillment, and report results to the Manager, Warehouse Operations.
• Ensure the warehouse, dock areas, and facility grounds are maintained in a clean, organized, and safe condition at all times.
• Oversee the safe operation of warehouse equipment, including forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks; enforce OSHA compliance, report damages, and support facility security protocols.
• Partner with internal teams to support inventory accuracy, timely order fulfillment, and alignment with broader operational needs.
• Travel to company sites, customer locations, training events, and other business destinations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

ERP/WMS proficiency

Inventory management

OSHA compliance knowledge

Forklift certification

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related field

Tools

ERP/WMS

Forklift certification

Job description

IQ Fiber is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily warehouse operations, ensuring accurate receiving, storage, and distribution of materials. You will manage a team of warehouse associates, maintain inventory integrity, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced setting.

This hands-on supervisory role requires strong safety-minded judgment, coaching ability, and effective communication to drive performance. Occasional travel to Charleston and other sites is required as needed.