Drive Operational Excellence in a Fast-Paced Manufacturing Environment
Dispatch & Transport Manager
Imagine being the person who ensures every customer order leaves the production floor and reaches its destination on time, every time. Your ability to coordinate logistics, transportation, and dispatch operations will play a critical role in maintaining customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and business performance.
This opportunity sits within a dynamic manufacturing environment where planning, operational leadership, and problem-solving are essential to ensuring products move seamlessly from production through to customer delivery.
What you'll achieve (and why it matters):
Bring your logistics expertise into a growing manufacturing business where speed, accuracy, and customer service are critical to operational success:
* Lead the day-to-day dispatch and transport operations, ensuring customer orders are delivered safely, accurately, and on schedule
* Coordinate transport planning, route optimisation, vehicle utilisation, and delivery schedules to maximise operational efficiency
* Partner closely with Production, Operations, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to align delivery priorities with manufacturing schedules
* Manage internal drivers, transport resources, and third-party logistics providers to ensure consistent service delivery
* Oversee the dispatch of finished products to customers across multiple locations
* Monitor delivery performance, transport costs, service levels, and operational KPIs to drive continuous improvement
* Ensure all transport activities are conducted in compliance with health and safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
* Identify operational bottlenecks, delivery risks, and scheduling conflicts, implementing solutions to minimise disruption
* Manage fleet maintenance schedules, transport documentation, and regulatory compliance requirements
* Support the implementation of process improvements that enhance dispatch accuracy, customer service, and overall operational performance
* Respond effectively to changing customer requirements, urgent deliveries, and evolving production schedules in a fast-paced environment
Your edge (desired, not required):
* 3-5 years of experience in Transport, Dispatch, Logistics, Distribution, or Supply Chain Operations within a manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, retail distribution, or similar fast-paced environment
* Previous experience leading transport teams, dispatch operations, drivers, or logistics personnel
* Strong understanding of route planning, fleet utilisation, transport scheduling, and delivery operations
* Experience working closely with manufacturing, production, or warehouse operations
* Proven ability to coordinate multiple priorities while maintaining high levels of customer service
* Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
* Experience managing third-party logistics providers and external transport partners
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across multiple departments
* Knowledge of transport compliance, health and safety requirements, and operational best practices
* Experience using transport management, logistics, ERP, or dispatch systems would be advantageous
Why this role matters:
This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing manufacturing business where operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and delivery performance are central to success. You will work at the intersection of production, logistics, and customer delivery, ensuring products move efficiently through the supply chain while supporting business growth and customer commitments.
Your ability to drive efficiency, coordinate complex logistics activities, and lead a high-performing dispatch function will have a direct impact on operational performance and customer experience.
The next step for you:
If this opportunity is of interest, please send your CV or reach out to discuss further.
All applications are treated in strict confidence.
Next Generation Recruitment specializes in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Technical, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Operations roles (permanent, contract, and temporary).
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