Warehouse Supervisor

HR Dept (Recruitment Agency); St Leonards; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Site Supervisor in East Sussex. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing production activities and ensuring high standards of safety and quality. Candidates should have proven supervisory experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The role offers £19 per hour plus overtime and benefits including 25 days holiday and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Overtime and bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Group life assurance

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or senior operational role.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily factory floor operations.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reports.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of production paperwork.
• Update production schedules and MRP to reflect real-time performance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Project management

Excel skills

Decision-making

Coaching ability

Organisational skills

Customer-focused

Job description

Senior Site Supervisor

East Sussex — Based On‑Site

£37,000

Would you like to join a well‑established and growing manufacturing organisation with a strong customer‑focused culture? As part of their continued expansion, we are seeking 2 experienced Senior Site Supervisors to lead operations on the factory floor, inspire teams and help drive operational excellence.

This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in safety, quality and continuous improvement.

The Role

As Senior Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day production activities, ensuring targets are met while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and efficiency. You will lead by example, promote accountability, and play a key role in developing and supporting your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily factory floor operations
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reports
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of production paperwork
• Maintain control of processes, stock checks, and finished goods
• Update and maintain project management and ERP systems
• Create and manage works orders
• Update production schedules and MRP to reflect real‑time performance
• Promote accountability, ownership, and high performance within the team
• Communicate effectively across departments on materials, quality, engineering, workload, and staffing
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and organisation
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a supervisory or senior operational role
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self‑motivated with drive, ambition, and a desire to develop professionally
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel
• Positive, proactive, and solutions‑focused approach
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Experience coaching and developing team members through performance management and 1-to-1s
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Commitment to health, safety, and continuous improvement
• Customer‑focused mindset with a collaborative approach

What We Offer

• £19 per hour plus overtime and bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Group life assurance
• Health cash plan

If you are an experienced manager/supervisor who enjoys leading from the front and making a real impact, we would love to hear from you.