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Operations Supervisor

Job number 681816 Work type: Temporary - Full Time Location: Hexham Categories: Transport Operations & Logistics

Location Hexham

REM  Attractive Salary Package with bonus opportunity

About the role:

Due to an upcoming Mat leave our Hexham depot is looking to recruit an additional leader for a 12 month contract.  The Operations Supervisor plays a major role in the day to day running of Aurizon's rail operations. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to enable the safe, reliable and cost-effective delivery of train services to our customers. This role will see you champion a safety and leadership culture which promotes, creates and maintains a safe environment for our employees. 

  • Lead a team of train crew
  • Setting and monitoring of performance standards and behavioural standards to build a high-performance team. 
  • Contribute to a learning environment spending time in the field engaging with crew.
  • Work in collaboration with rostering and scheduling teams to manage training, annual leave and attendance levels
  • Manage performance and disciplinary matters if required.
  • Take accountability for incident investigations within the area of responsibility and conduct detailed investigation reports. 

About you:

  • 3+ years’ experience in a leadership role ideally in a logistics - but no railway or freight experience is required.
  • Ability to work on a 24/7 shift roster which encompasses, days nights and weekends.  
  • Able to demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and influence employees to make sound safe choices.
  • Demonstrated frontline leadership capability including task assignment, problem solving and performance management.
  • An ability to demonstrate your effectiveness at engaging team members, establishing and sustaining relationships & setting of clear direction.
  • You will be highly organised and be able to prioritise conflicting tasks ensuring the best outcomes for the business.
  • Ability to work on a rotating roster which covers days, nights and weekends. 

What we offer you:             

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees to reach their full potential.  With a national portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with long term and exciting career opportunities.  Some of our benefits include:

  • Development and growth opportunities
  • Access to female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mentoring programs.
  • Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, vehicles, and retail brands
  • Parental Leave Program and Super Booster

About Aurizon.

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets. 

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers

 

Advertised: 01 Oct 2024 Applications close: 14 Oct 2024