Manager - Rail & Transfers - Container Parks - Oceania - APAC at DP World

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transport Management, Rail Operations, Fleet Management, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Communication, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Compliance Management, KPI Development, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Coaching, Stakeholder Engagement, Budget Management, Train Scheduling

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Job Purpose The Rail & Transfers Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective coordination of all rail and landside transport operations in Sydney Container Park. This role ensures seamless integration between rail, road, and terminal operations to meet service delivery targets, regulatory compliance, and customer expectations. The manager will lead a team of supervisors, planners, and operators to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. Key Accountabilities Planning and oversight of Customer Deliveries out of Sydney Container Park Review, sign off and overall responsibility on all transfer costs/budget Management of designated key customers - performance KPIs and being the point of contact Managing Chain of Responsibility requirements within the division in conjunction with the Compliance Manager Optimistation of the transfer function including systems, operations and fleet Manage terminal deliveries on company ITV’s Lead the Rail team to ensure efficient discharge and reload of containers to incoming and outgoing trains Effectively communicate with other teams in the container park to ensure that customer requests are prioritised appropriately to meet business needs and stakeholder expectations Lead train scheduling, loading/unloading, and turnaround times in coordination with rail operators and internal stakeholders Provide leadership, direction and coaching for all direct reports Maintain employee productivity to meet customer service level agreements Maintain employee engagement and positive workplace culture that fosters great performance Develop and monitor KPI’s for all team members Qualifications, Skills and Experience The successful candidate will possess the following: Minimum 10 years’ experience in a Transport or Rail Related role with a strong understanding on CoR and fleet management 3-5 years in Team leadership of a Transport function Experience with Transport Management systems Strong attention to detail Ability to communicate collaboratively and effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders and customers Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and develop skills in the team High level organisational skills Proven customer service skills and excellent communication skills Supporting equality DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief. By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies. About DP World Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. In Asia Pacific, DP World employs more than 7,000 people, and has ports and terminals in 17 locations. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE. Application details Click "Apply" to apply now. #LI-TA1

Responsibilities

The Rail & Transfers Manager coordinates all rail and landside transport operations in Sydney Container Park, ensuring integration between rail, road, and terminal operations. This role involves leading a team to achieve service delivery targets and regulatory compliance while driving operational excellence.