Regional Manager - Victoria

Regional Manger Leadership role with essential services provider across the extensive Intermodal freight business.Leadership opportunity with multi site responsibilityManage an operation within Pacific National’s vast national intermodal businessStrong people and logistics leader required Pacific National is committed to diversity in our workforce and encourages women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.About usPacific National (PN) is the largest provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running. We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90+ sites across Australia.Join us as we continue to transform our business and shape the rail freight industry, to achieve our vision of becoming Australia’s recognised leader for safe, innovative and sustainable rail freight solutions.We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it and live these values through open and honest communication and respect.About the role Reporting to the Head of Intermodal Operations the Regional Manager of Victoria is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the day-to-day activities in both terminal and linehaul operations, are delivered safely and efficiently and that freight is made available and delivered to customers in full and on time. The Regional manager leads and manages a team of Superintendents as they lead the day to day and long-term performance of operational teams in three locations within the Victorian Portfolio.The position provides leadership to five operational areas including Terminal Operational, Intermodal Linehaul Operational, and VIC PN network, continuous improvement, and safety leadership.Key responsibilities include:Lead and empower the VIC leadership team to deliver outcomes across the depot(s) and terminalManage the VIC operations to ensure delivery of key operational KPI’s such as DIFOT, operational efficiency, safety and financialDevelop the VIC strategic plan that aligns with the overall Pacific National and Intermodal Division plan and the values of the organisationLead the safety culture of the VIC Operation through a consultative engagement with the workforce, leading by example, ensuring compliance with external parties such as Regulators and Network ControlSupport, mentor and develop VIC leadership team and the frontline leadersOversight of regions HR and IR issues, and maintaining a strong, direct and open relationship with our workforce.Support the implementation of national improvement projects within the VIC Operation and identify improvement opportunities within VIC and the Intermodal operationSupport Sales and Customer Service teams to build strategic customer relationships. As required, take a leading role in major customer relationship managementAbout youWe are looking for a strong people leader with solid experience in successfully managing large scale multi-site operations. With key priorities focused around safety, team engagement and development, cultural change, customers and driving PN's values you will have demonstrated experience in understanding the current state landscape of operational teams and working with your immediate team and broader business to develop and drive improvement initiatives. In addition, you will have:Demonstrable experience in managing large teams in a rail, mining, or industrial settingExperience with containerised freight, logistics, dangerous goods management, port, rail or air freight operations will be highly regardedIdeally, Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, Engineering or Project ManagementStrong safety, quality and risk mindset with a proven track record of driving improved performanceExceptional leadership skills and demonstrated ability to develop effective teams, build positive culture and drive changeExperience in continuous improvement methodologies and/or qualifications such as Six Sigma, Lean or Agile would be an advantageExceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levelsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibilityCustomer centric mindsetWe value diversity, inclusion and collaboration in our workforce and encourage everyone to apply to any vacancies across our business.Closing dateApplications close on 18th of February 2024.Next StepsAre you ready to be part of our future?To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts.To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers Home Safely Every day - Our top priority is getting you home to your family safely every day.