Operations manager

• Key leadership role with a top tier rail contractor
• 24/7 maintenance operations
• Auburn based role

Downer Rail & Transit Systems business has a wide portfolio of projects currently in delivery nationally. RTS leverages the in-house capabilities within Downer to offer integrated solutions covering rollingstock, infrastructure, rail systems, operations and maintenance, as well as system integration.

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to lead a large 24/7 operations team. This role will be based at our Auburn Maintenance Centre. You will be responsible for delivery of all Rolling Stock Maintenance Activities on the site to the NIOC master schedule, driving quality improvements, implementing cost saving initiatives, organisational development, whilst maintaining a Zero Harm workplace. Working collaboratively with supporting departments the Operations Manager will ensure that the facilities are maintained to enable operations, that commercial outcomes are achieved, and engineering best practice is implemented.

What you will bring

• 8 years Operational experience and/or Leadership experience preferably within a 24/7 maintenance operations environment
• Experience within transport, rail, automotive, aerospace or related industry
• The ability to proactively build relationships with key stakeholders and streamline business improvement strategies
• Knowledge of asset management practice and principles
• Define and model quality leadership behaviours, including due diligence in managing quality risks.
• Ensure productivity targets set by the NIOC are met to deliver fleet availability.
• Encourage an environment of sharing knowledge and ideas to ensure continuous improvement within the team.
• Ability to understand the fundamentals of a technical maintenance plan
• Ability to lead financial reviews, commercial performance, audits, project reviews relating to operations.

What’s on offer

• An opportunity to lead a strong maintenance team with long term maintenance contracts
• Competitive and lucrative salary package on offer
• The ability to work with a supportive and encouraging management team
• The unique opportunity to work in an organisation where Zero Harm of our people and the environment is at the forefront of all that we do

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