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Warehouse Supervisor needed!

Location: Coventry

Hours: Monday-Friday (7am-3pm or 8am-4pm)

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, fast-growing organisation within the manufacturing and distribution sector. Due to continued expansion, they are looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join their operation and play a key role in driving performance, safety and efficiency across the site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on leader who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day warehouse operations.

• Oversee daily warehouse operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy and timely fulfilment
• Lead and support the warehouse team, setting clear KPIs and conducting regular performance reviews
• Implement and maintain best practices across warehouse and logistics
• Maintain strong communication with internal teams, management, and suppliers
• Ensure all Health & Safety standards, audits, risk assessments and compliance measures are consistently adhered to
• Manage staffing levels, absences, HR matters and training requirements
• Monitor and improve inventory control and stock accuracy, working closely with logistics
• Conduct regular equipment checks and site maintenance scheduling
• Complete cycle counts, inbound/outbound checks, and oversee returns processes
• Produce operational reports on productivity, quality, and service levels
• Identify and drive process improvements, utilising systems such as SAP or similar WMS
• Act as first point of contact for site alarms and operational issues

• Complete H&S checks and maintain full compliance
• Log HR‑related matters (sickness, absences, timekeeping)
• Conduct equipment and building maintenance checks
• Manage daily workload, ensuring customer requirements are met
• Oversee housekeeping across all warehouse areas
• Ensure cycle counts, stock checks, and corrections are completed
• Ensure returns are processed accurately and on time
• Check all outbound orders prior to dispatch
• Log departmental non‑conformances and implement corrective actions

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to delegate while maintaining operational control
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, WMS)
• Highly organised with strong planning skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and lead by example

• Valid UK driving licence
• Reach & Counterbalance FLT licences
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Warehouse Supervisor
• Strong understanding of warehouse management and best practice
• Experience implementing process improvements
• Excellent people management skills
• Knowledge of SAP WMS (desired)
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage change effectively
• Strong coordination, problem solving and time management skills

• Monday‑Friday sociable hours (7-3 or 8-4)
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme after probation
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays