Rail & Road Manager

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 jobs@seaway.com.au

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

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