Rail Operations Manager

Boral Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Mentoring from industry leaders

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Boral Limited in Sydney and the Southern Highlands is seeking a Rail Operations Manager to lead our rail terminal network, ensuring seamless supply, delivery and distribution of quarry products while meeting customer needs.

You will oversee daily rail operations, optimise scheduling, ensure safety compliance, manage budgets, mentor staff, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive efficiency and service quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in quarry or mining operations.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with internal/external teams.
• Computer literate with reporting software experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily rail operations for efficient transport of goods.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Optimise train scheduling, routing, and loading processes.
• Manage logistics and supply chain to meet delivery requirements.
• Monitor operational performance through KPIs.
• Develop and manage the operational budget with cost controls.
• Lead and mentor rail operations staff.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Address customer concerns and resolve service issues.
• Utilise technology and software for planning and reporting.
• Maintain communication with oversight groups to follow regulations.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Computer literacy

Reliability and punctuality

Customer focus

Job description

Your next opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Rail Operations Manager to lead our rail operations in Sydney and the Southern Highlands. This key role focuses on the seamless supply, delivery, and distribution of quarry products, ensuring that our rail terminal network operates efficiently and meets the diverse needs of our internal and external customers.

Your day will involve:

• Oversee daily rail operations for efficient transport of goods


• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards


• Optimise train scheduling, routing, and loading processes


• Manage logistics and supply chain to meet delivery requirements


• Monitor operational performance through key performance indicators


• Develop and manage the operational budget, implementing cost-control measures


• Lead and mentor rail operations staff, fostering a collaborative environment


• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align objectives


• Address customer concerns and resolve service-related issues


• Utilise technology and software for operational planning and reporting


• Maintain communication with oversight groups to ensure we follow all regulations

What are we looking for?

• Quarry or mining operations experience


• Leadership and Management skills


• Strong people management and communication skills


• Computer literate


• Be reliable and punctual


• Personal drive and a customer focus

What’s on offer?

• Permanent, full-time opportunity with attractive salary package


• Employment stability


• Ongoing mentoring and guidance from industry leaders and subject matter experts


• Work for an Equal Opportunity Employer – At Boral, we understand that diversity brings many benefits, and we are increasingly encouraging greater diversity within our workplaces