Lead the Movement. Drive Change & Efficiency. Deliver Excellence.
At Stratco, every successful customer delivery starts long before a truck leaves the yard.
We're seeking an exceptional Dispatch Manager to lead our transport, dispatch and yard operations, ensuring products move safely, efficiently and on time from manufacturing through to customer delivery and branch locations. This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll drive transport efficiency, optimise loading and dispatch operations, improve fleet utilisation and create a culture of operational excellence.
Your remit
Reporting to the State Manager, you will lead the daily coordination of dispatch and transport activities across a busy manufacturing environment.
Your success will be defined by your ability to:
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Improve transport management utilisation and delivery efficiency
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Drive operational improvements that reduce costs and increase productivity
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Optimise dispatch schedules and delivery planning
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Ensure safe, accurate and damage-free loading practices
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Create a culture focused on accountability, safety and operational excellence
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Lead and develop a high-performing dispatch and yard team
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Enhance customer delivery performance and service levels
You'll oversee dispatch operations, transport scheduling, yard management, customer pick-ups and loading activities while ensuring safety remains front and centre in everything you do.
About you
You are a proactive and passionate transport/logistics/dispatch leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys balancing people leadership with operational performance. You’ll bring:
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Proven experience in dispatch, transport, logistics, warehousing or supply chain operations
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Strong experience leading operational teams in a manufacturing, transport or distribution environment
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Demonstrated success improving transport efficiency, service performance and operational productivity
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Excellent planning, scheduling and problem-solving capabilities
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A relentless focus on safety, customer service and continuous improvement
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Strong systems and data analysis capability
Ready to take the wheel?
As one of Australia's leading manufacturers and distributors of building and home improvement products, Stratco continues to invest in its people, systems and operational capability. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a critical operation that directly impacts customer service and business performance and drive meaningful impacts and improvements across transport and supply chain operations.
So, what are you waiting for?
Life at Stratco includes
Holistic Wellness & Mental Health Support | 24/7 EAP to team members & family | Flexible Working Arrangements | Team Member Discounts | Professional Development & Career Growth | Competitive Remuneration | Positive Workplace Culture & Inclusion
Our EVP
At Stratco, manufacturing is our foundation, but our people are our future. We empower our team to grow and succeed, within an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every individual matters, and innovation thrives. We are committed to offering fulfilling and rewarding career paths, ongoing learning and development, and recognition for outstanding service. Join us and build the future you’ve always envisaged, while redefining outdoor living and improving the lifestyles of our customers.
We’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive, understanding that careers evolve alongside life. Whether you’re advancing, reskilling, caregiving, or redefining you next chapter, at Stratco, we build roles that grow with you.
At Stratco, Safety is paramount, and we take every measure to ensure our team members ‘Return Home Safe’.
To see more information about Stratco & our careers please visit – stratco.com.au/careers
