Dispatch Manager

TN United Kingdom; Portadown; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dispatch Manager to lead their warehouse operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring products are stored and delivered efficiently, while also maintaining compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will be a results-driven leader passionate about team development and operational excellence. With a focus on problem-solving and process improvement, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact within a growing business. Join a dynamic team committed to continuous improvement and career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stable working hours

Career development opportunities

Leadership role

Impact on industry supply

Qualifications

• Experience in Dispatch within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Strong skills in Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft Office.
• Level 3 accreditation in Health & Safety and Food Safety.

Responsibilities

• Managing all Dispatch operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Leading a high-performing team and driving productivity.
• Ensuring 100% stock accuracy and maintaining meticulous records.

Skills

Dispatch Management

Warehouse Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Lean Working Environment

MHE Licences

Health & Safety Accreditation

Food Safety Accreditation

Job description

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Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for logistics and food manufacturing? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where precision, efficiency, and leadership are key to success?

A well-established food manufacturing company, supplying some of the biggest retailers across the UK & Ireland, is looking for a Dispatch Manager to take ownership of their warehouse and dispatch operations. This role is critical in ensuring fresh and chilled products are stored efficiently, handled with care, and delivered accurately and on time to meet customer demands.

You'll be responsible for leading a high-performing team, driving operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, and stock accuracy standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, team development, and process improvement, with the scope to make a real impact on a growing business.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing all Dispatch operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with Food Safety & Health and Safety standards.
• Leading a high-performing team, driving productivity, and developing staff through coaching and mentoring.
• Ensuring 100% stock accuracy, maintaining meticulous records and overseeing daily stock takes.
• Optimising Warehouse Management Systems and seeking ways to improve operations.
• Maintaining an audit-ready department with a strong focus on housekeeping and compliance.
• Problem-solving and addressing internal and external customer complaints.
• Overseeing the maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in Dispatch within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Strong Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft Office skills.
• A proven leader, confident in driving performance and developing teams.
• The ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
• Experience in a lean working environment.
• MHE licences or auditor training.
• Level 3 accreditation in Health & Safety and Food Safety

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and progression.
• Stable working hours - Monday to Friday with occasional weekend cover.
• Career development - work with a forward-thinking business committed to continuous improvement.
• Leadership role - take ownership, implement changes, and develop a high-performing team.
• Industry impact - play a key part in ensuring efficient supply to major UK & Ireland retailers.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and employee centric business who are keen to develop the staff. If you're strategic, hands-on, and passionate about operational excellence, please click APPLY NOW!

GRN Search Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy working within the Supply Chain Industry and covers roles within: Transport & Logistics, Freight & Customs, Distribution & Storage and Procurement & Supply Chain.

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