FMCG Despatch & Logistics Lead - Dayshift

Brightwork Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwork Limited’s client seeks an experienced Despatch Manager to lead outbound logistics at a high-volume FMCG facility in Glasgow. You will coordinate warehouse operations and transport loading to ensure on-time delivery of chilled meat products to major retailers and wholesalers while maintaining food safety standards.

You will manage daily dispatch schedules, oversee stock integrity in the cold room, monitor KPIs, control costs, and lead a warehouse team.

Qualifications

• Experience managing all areas of Warehousing and Logistics operations in a high-volume environment.
• Food industry experience preferred.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all operational activities to ensure service standards are delivered at all times.
• Meet company targets in relation to quality, delivery and cost.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for continuous improvement across warehouse operations.
• Manage materials supply to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure health and safety and food hygiene compliance at all times.
• Direct warehouse and dispatch staff, manage shift rotas, and onboarding.

Skills

Logistics management

Warehousing

Team leadership

Stock control

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Brightwork Limited’s client seeks an experienced Despatch Manager to lead outbound logistics at a high-volume FMCG facility in Glasgow. You will coordinate warehouse operations and transport loading to ensure on-time delivery of chilled meat products to major retailers and wholesalers while maintaining food safety standards.

You will manage daily dispatch schedules, oversee stock integrity in the cold room, monitor KPIs, control costs, and lead a warehouse team.