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Operations Supervisor Rail

Job no: 762786
Work type: Full time
Location: Cairns - QLD - Australia
Applications close: E. Australia Standard Time

Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

What does the job look like?

Linfox's Intermodal business unit have an opportunity for a Rail Operations Supervisor to join our team in Cairns, QLD. In your new role,
you will lead operational teams and coordinate day-to-day rail movements to ensure freight accuracy and service delivery expectations are met to to achieve a safe, efficient and customer-focused service. 
 
This is a full time permanent opportunity, working Monday - Friday commencing at 8:00am.
 
Key areas: 
  • Lead day-to-day site operations to ensure safe, efficient and customer-focused outcomes
  • Oversee pickups and deliveries to meet customer expectations and delivery windows
  • Coordinate train movements, shunt plans and container yard operations
  • Lead and support rail yard operators including drivers, forklift and gantry operators across the operation
  • Coordinate with suppliers and service providers on equipment, maintenance and repairs
  • Capture, record and reconcile freight movements, discrepancies and manifests within operational systems

Are you the one?

You are an experienced leader with a background in transport/logistics or rail operations, comfortable leading diverse operational teams in a fast-paced environment. You bring a strong safety mindset, customer focus and a structured approach to operational execution. You can demonstrate:
  • Prior experience in an operational role within the transport/logistics industry
  • Knowledge of rail and road transport operations, including compliance and safety requirements
  • Rail SARC certification would be highly regarded 
  • Proven capability supervising operational teams, including rail yard operators and driver groups
  • Advanced knowledge of systems for container and rail movement tracking including manifests, billing and data capturing 
  • A process improvement mindset with strong attention to detail in freight and manifest accuracy

What's in it for me?

  • 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
  • Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
  • Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being
  • The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply.

Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers

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