Warehouse Supervisor

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. Key Responsibilities o Oversee daily warehouse operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy and timely fulfilment o Lead and support the warehouse team, setting clear KPIs and conducting regular performance reviews o Implement and maintain best practices across warehouse and logistics o Maintain strong communication with internal teams, management, and suppliers o Ensure all Health & Safety standards, audits, risk assessments and compliance measures are consistently adhered to o Manage staffing levels, absences, HR matters and training requirements o Monitor and improve inventory control and stock accuracy, working closely with logistics o Conduct regular equipment checks and site maintenance scheduling o Complete cycle counts, inbound/outbound checks, and oversee returns processes o Produce operational reports on productivity, quality, and service levels o Identify and drive process improvements, utilising systems such as SAP or similar WMS o Act as first point of contact for site alarms and operational issues Daily & Weekly Tasks o Complete H&S checks and maintain full compliance o Log HR-related matters (sickness, absences, timekeeping) o Conduct equipment and building maintenance checks o Manage daily workload, ensuring customer requirements are met o Oversee housekeeping across all warehouse areas o Ensure cycle counts, stock checks, and corrections are completed o Ensure returns are processed accurately and on time o Check all outbound orders prior to dispatch o Log departmental non-conformances and implement corrective actions Person Specification o Strong knowledge of Health & Safety o Excellent leadership and communication skills o Ability to delegate while maintaining operational control o Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, WMS) o Highly organised with strong planning skills o Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and lead by example Experience - Essential o Valid UK driving licence o Reach & Counterbalance FLT licences o Minimum 3 years' experience as a Warehouse Supervisor o Strong understanding of warehouse management and best practice o Experience implementing process improvements o Excellent people management skills o Knowledge of SAP WMS (desired) o Ability to work to deadlines and manage change effectively o Strong coordination, problem solving and time management skills Benefits o Monday-Friday sociable hours (7-3 or 8-4) o Free onsite parking o Pension scheme after probation o 25 days holiday + bank holidays