Dispatch Manager

Dispatch Manager Salary: £40,000 to £42,000Location: LeedsHours: Full Time, PermanentReporting To: Factory ManagerWe are a Leeds-based hotel bedroom manufacturing company, with 28 years of experience delivering high-quality, bespoke bedroom solutions to hotels such as Hilton, Radisson, Marriott and Holiday Inn across the UK. We employ approximately 140 people across both production and office functions.We are looking for an experienced and motivated Dispatch Manager to lead our Dispatch Department and play a key role in ensuring customer orders are delivered accurately, on time, and in full.This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for managing daily dispatch operations, coordinating shipments, maintaining high standards of safety and quality, and driving departmental performance. You will work closely with Production, Planning, Stores, Quality, Transport Providers, and Project Teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations across the business.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Team ManagementLead, motivate and develop the dispatch team to achieve operational objectives.Manage daily workloads, staffing levels, shift handovers and task allocation.Support employee development through coaching, training and performance management.Foster a positive, safety-focused and continuous improvement culture.Dispatch and Logistics OperationsOversee the preparation, packing and dispatch of customer orders.Coordinate transport schedules, collections, loading activities and ..... full job details .....