Despatch Supervisor

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