An established business is seeking an experienced Dispatch Manager to oversee a busy dispatch operation and lead a team of five.

This is a very hands‑on role, spending approximately 90% of your day on the floor alongside the team, picking, packing and loading orders. Computer duties are minimal

You must be comfortable making decisions on the fly, adjusting priorities and reorganising loads as delivery runs change to meet customer demands.

Key Responsibilities
Supervise, support and mentor a team of five dispatch and warehouse staff
Work alongside the team on the floor, actively picking, packing and loading finished goods
Coordinate daily loading schedules to meet delivery deadlines
Adapt quickly to changing delivery runs, urgent orders and customer requirements
Load rigid and semi‑trailer trucks for deliveries to branches
Maintain accurate dispatch paperwork and check orders before loading
Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements




Identify improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors

Hours
Monday to Friday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Every second Saturday: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm, paid as overtime

Key Requirements
Proven experience managing dispatch or warehouse operations
Robust leadership skills and a willingness to lead by example
Comfortable spending approximately 90% of the day working on the floor with the team
Ability to think on your feet and remain organised as priorities and delivery schedules change
Experience handling finished goods with care and preventing damage
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Current forklift licence required
High attention to detail and a commitment to quality

What We Offer
Market-market-competitive salary
Supportive team workplace and on-the-job training
Opportunities for career growth

📌 Dispatch Manager Sydney
🏢 seek.com.au
📍 Sydney