Despatch Supervisor
Despatch Supervisor
Employee type
Permanent
Salary
£35000 - £40000/annum
Category
Manufacturing/Surveying
Job Description
Nightshift Despatch Supervisor
Fife. Scotland
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday: 8:00pm - 4:30am,
Friday: 6:00pm - 2:30am shift on Fridays
About the Role
Alexander Steele are delighted to be supporting a successful FMCG business in the search for a Nightshift Despatch Supervisor.
This is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for the smooth running of nightshift despatch operations, ensuring customer orders are accurately picked, packed and prepared for on-time delivery. Leading a small team, you will drive performance, maintain service levels, and ensure high standards of food safety, quality, and health & safety compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and coordinate the nightshift despatch operation to meet customer service and delivery targets.
* Ensure orders are accurately picked, packed, checked and prepared for dispatch.
* Manage shift priorities and resolve day-to-day operational issues to maintain service levels.
* Maintain compliance with food safety, quality, hygiene and health & safety standards.
* Liaise closely with production and transport teams to ensure efficient workflow and product availability.
* Monitor team performance, support training activities and promote a positive team culture.
* Complete shift handovers and maintain accurate operational records and documentation.
Candidate Requirements
* Previous experience within a despatch, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or FMCG environment.
* Experience leading or supervising teams in a fast-paced operation.
* Strong organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
* Good understanding of health & safety, food safety and quality standards