Dispatch Manager Salary: £40,000 to £42,000 paLocation: Leeds Hours: Full Time, Permanent Reporting 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 & Team Management
Lead, 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 & Logistics Operations
Oversee the preparation, packing and dispatch of customer orders.Coordinate transport schedules, collections, loading activities and shipment priorities.Ensure all products are correctly labelled, packaged and loaded to meet both company and customer requirements.Maintain accurate dispatch records, delivery documentation and customer portal updates.Manage storage and movement of finished goods to optimise workflow and efficiency.
Safety & Quality
Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture.Ensure compliance with all company procedures, PPE requirements and safe working practices.Monitor quality standards and support corrective and preventative actions when required.Ensure full compliance with SOPs and quality documentation requirements.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
Monitor departmental KPIs to include throughput and OTIF (On Time In Full) performance.Identify bottlenecks, resolve operational issues and implement improvements.Lead initiatives focused on waste reduction, efficiency improvements and process optimisation.Work collaboratively with other departments to support overall business performance.
What We’re Looking ForEssential
Previous experience in a Dispatch, Logistics, Warehouse or Manufacturing Management role.Strong leadership and people management skills.Experience managing operational KPIs and performance targets.Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.Good understanding of health & safety and quality standards within a manufacturing environment.Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities.
Desirable
Experience within manufacturing or distribution environments.Knowledge of OTIF performance measures and continuous improvement methodologies.Experience with warehouse management, ERP or dispatch systems.Understanding of 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
What We Offer
Competitive salaryCompany pensionTraining and development opportunitiesCareer progression opportunitiesSupportive team environmentOpportunity to make a real impact within a growing manufacturing business
Apply NowIf you are an organised, proactive leader with a passion for operational excellence and delivering outstanding customer service, we’d love to hear from you.Apply today with your CV.Curtis Furniture Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. INDLS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
To support, supervise and report issues relating to the learning and holistic development of individuals, or small groups of students, with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, under the direction of teaching and line management staff. To include (but is not limited to) on-course support (e.g. general in-lesson support related to their individual requirements, note taking, assistance with practical tasks etc); off-course support (e.g. supporting students to move safely, lunch duties, personal care, transport arrangements, appropriate first aid, encourage integration into college activities, etc.); residential and day trip support.
Support and supervise the learning of individuals, or small groups of students.
Communication and reporting of any issues.
Assisting with skills development (in a variety of ways), practical tasks; health and safety issues; and utilising specialisms. Identification of student needs and adaptation of learning materials to suit student needs.
Dealing with non-class time supervision and well-being related issues in or out of class (1:1 or in small groups as required).
Assisting with the development of student independence and their involvement in college activities.
To carry out all organisational and administrative work. To include (but not limited to) keeping records of student support provided e.g. daily logs, e-ilps, behaviour plans etc., under the direction of a line manager; to assist in the maintenance of stock, equipment and all other resources (includes HR related); to participate in the annual review and impact analysis of support provided.
Team and collaborative work, with colleagues’ college-wide, including use of e-ilps in monitoring progress of student targets.
Student and centre related record keeping and administration.
To undertake regular professional development. To include (but not limited to) participation in the College’s Probationary & Appraisal Procedures, regular and timely updates to mandatory training sessions, attendance at appropriate internal and external staff development sessions and courses.
All CPD related activities and meetings, both internal and external.
Training:Apprentices will attend City College Norwich (Ipswich Road Campus) for one day per week, for the duration of the Apprenticeship.Training Outcome:They will be able to apply for a permanent role as they arise.Employer Description:City College Norwich has an outstanding campus with industry-standard facilities. Although our college has been established for over 135 years, a lot of the buildings on our campus have been built or newly refurbished in the past few years.
This includes our award-winning Creative Arts Building, and £9m Digi-Tech Factory which is proving to be a real asset for a wide range of students. This inspirational building is a centre for digital skills, including our digital technology, engineering and design courses. Our latest investments have been in our Advanced Construction and Engineering Centre which is home to a range of cutting-edge workshop equipment and the latest electric vehicle maintenance equipment and our Construction Skills Hub supporting plumbers and electricians of the future!Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 4.30 pm.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
