Rail & Road Manager

Seaway Holdings Pty; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and shipping company in Warrnambool is seeking a full-time Rail & Road Manager to oversee all rail and road transport operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the transport and rail industry, strong leadership skills, and a focus on safety and compliance. Responsibilities include managing daily freight operations and developing solutions to logistical challenges. A competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development and training

Free onsite parking

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in the Transport & Rail Industry.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a leadership role and managing staff.
• Demonstrated experience in forecasting, planning and problem solving.
• Above average computer literacy.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Proactive in nature and able to self-motivate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Safety Focused.
• Reliable & Punctual.
• Superior organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day leadership, management and guidance to the rail and road division.
• Maintain the order flow of all products and manage procurement, tracking, and delivery.
• Analyse logistical problems and produce new solutions.
• Allocate and manage staff resources.
• Plan and forecast workloads in line with seasonal movements.
• New Business Development & Account Management.
• Work closely with other managers to manage daily freight organisation.
• Ensure compliance requirements are met across all stages of operations.
• Assist with quotations.
• Regular liaison and management with stakeholders.
• Ensure OH&S procedures are strictly followed.
• Regular reporting and administration.

Job description

Overview

SEAWAY is seeking a full-time Rail & Road Manager to oversee all rail and road transport operations based at our Warrnambool site. This is a hands-on role that will also be responsible for managing all ancillary services to freight movements, identifying cost & efficiency improvement, all while providing our high standard of SEAWAY customer service that our clients know and love.

You will be overseeing a team of Reach Stacker Drivers, Rail Operations, Drivers & Planners.

We are seeking candidates with strong experience in the transport & rail industry who are approachable leaders, lateral thinkers and safety champions.

This is an ongoing position with standard hours 7am – 4pm Monday to Friday.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide day to day leadership, management and guidance to the rail and road division
• Maintain the order flow of all products and manage the procurement, tracking and delivery of goods
• Analyse logistical problems and produce new solutions
• Allocate and manage staff resources including but not limited to staff management, development and training
• Plan and forecast workloads in line with seasonal movements and resourcing requirements
• New Business Development & Account Management
• Work closely with other managers to manage daily freight organisation
• Ensure compliance requirements are met across all stages of operations
• Assist with quotations
• Regular liaison and strong relationship management with a variety of stakeholders including but not limited to clients, shipping agents and internal departments
• Ensure OH&S procedures are strictly followed at all times by staff and visitors
• Regular reporting and administration

About You – What are we looking for?

• At least 5 years' experience in the Transport & Rail Industry
• At least 3 years’ experience in a leadership role and managing staff
• Demonstrated experience in forecasting, planning and problem solving
• Above average computer literacy
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Proactive in nature and able to self-motivate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Safety Focused
• Reliable & Punctual
• Superior organisational skills and attention to detail
• Professionalism and confidentiality

Make your application stand out

The following skills & experience are not essential but will be highly regarded:

• Current Forklift Licence (or willingness to obtain/renew)
• Current MC Licence (or willingness to obtain/renew)
• Current AQIS Certification (or willingness to obtain/renew)

Applications

Simply click ‘Apply Now’ and ensure you attach an up-to-date resume and cover letter.

Queries and expressions of interest can also be directed to one of our friendly HR team members by emailing [e-mail]

Please note: Applicants that we select to interview will be contacted within 4 weeks of receiving an application. Applicants that do not hear from us within this time-frame can assume their application has been unsuccessful.

Finally, as part of the recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to participate in a police check and complete a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen.

Who are we?

The SEAWAY Group of Companies is an Australian owned Shipping Agency & Logistics Company. With over 450+ staff employed national, we specialise in all areas of supply chain management including Sea Freight, Air Freight, Road/Rail Transport, Dry/Cold Warehousing and all forms of cargo. In addition, we are also the Australian agents for first class principals Höegh Autoliners, TS Lines and Marfret.

Our SEAWAY Intermodal division offers a diverse range of services across grain packing, road and rail operations and cold storage & warehousing across our facilities in Altona North, Merbein and as of 2022, in Warrnambool.

Why join SEAWAY?

• Full-time, permanent opportunity with an Essential Services Provider
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Dynamic, autonomous role with scope to contribute your own expertise and flare into the role & organisation
• Opportunity to apply for internal positions within the SEAWAY Group including our interstate facilities
• Free onsite parking
• 5–10-minute drive from a variety of local cafés and shops
• Competitive salary package on offer