Rail Operations Manager

Boral; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Salary package

Mentoring from industry leaders

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Boral is seeking a Rail Operations Manager to lead rail operations across Sydney and the Southern Highlands. You will ensure efficient transport of quarry products and oversee the rail terminal network to meet internal and external customer needs.

You will manage safety compliance, schedule optimisation, budgeting, and performance reporting, while guiding a team of rail professionals and coordinating with partners to deliver outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Quarry or mining operations experience.
• Strong leadership and management abilities.
• Excellent people management and communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Customer-focused with a drive to meet delivery requirements.

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, fostering collaboration.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align objectives.
• Address customer concerns and resolve service-related issues.
• Utilise technology and software for planning and reporting.
• Maintain communication with oversight groups to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership & management

People management

Communication

Reliability & punctuality

Customer focus

Job description

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
• 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