Rail Transport Operations Leader — Home Every Night (FT)

Mackay Sugar; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Company vehicle / novated lease

Home every night

Training & development

Sweet Deals health benefits

Job summary

Mackay Sugar is seeking a Transport Operations Superintendent to lead the Cane Transport Operations Team in Mackay, QLD. Reporting to the Cane Supply Manager, you will drive safety, efficiency and cultural change across rail operations.

You will oversee 186 rail staff across three networks, manage a direct team of supervisors and planners, and champion continuous improvement in a heavy industry setting. This is a permanent full-time role offering development opportunities and a strong benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in rail industry experience.
• Experience in supply chain and rail planning & scheduling.
• Strong people leadership and change management skills.
• Background in heavy industry haulage and operational leadership.
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing of all colleagues.
• Experience in transport/logistics environments.
• Ability to prioritise conflicting demands and manage time.
• Hands-on approach with high standards and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality leadership to the Cane Transport Operations Team.
• Lead all Rail Transport Operations for safe and efficient haulage of sugar cane by rail from farms to factory.
• Directly manage teams: 3 Train Crew Transport Supervisors, 12 Train Network Controllers, 6 Operational Planning Officers.
• Foster culture of safety and continuous improvement across rail networks.
• Ensure schedule adherence and high service levels across three rail networks.

Skills

People leadership

Rail planning & scheduling

Supply chain experience

Safety focus

Continuous improvement

Operational leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

Mackay Sugar is seeking a Transport Operations Superintendent to lead the Cane Transport Operations Team in Mackay, QLD. Reporting to the Cane Supply Manager, you will drive safety, efficiency and cultural change across rail operations.

You will oversee 186 rail staff across three networks, manage a direct team of supervisors and planners, and champion continuous improvement in a heavy industry setting. This is a permanent full-time role offering development opportunities and a strong benefits