Job ID: REF47L
Job Category: Operations
Location: Brisbane, AU
DESCRIPTION
Loram is a global leader in track maintenance technology, machinery, and services. As a pioneer in the rail maintenance industry, we’re expanding and looking for a senior leader to join our team. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and driven individual to contribute to our success by overseeing our fleet operations.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Operations as a senior leader in the role of Manager, Fleet Operations, you will lead and oversee a group of machines across multiple contracts. You will also guide and support a team of Assistant Managers and Superintendents. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining high safety standards, ensuring fleet operational excellence, optimising the performance and reliability of our machines. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and customers. You’ll drive continuous improvement in both the operational and financial performance of our operations.
This senior role offers a dynamic work environment, leading diverse teams to achieve exceptional customer service and operational outcomes. Your leadership will be integral in fostering a culture of safety, excellence, high performance, delivering superior service and results.
Key Responsibilities:
• Safety and Operational Excellence: Ensure 100% safety compliance and promote continuous improvement in safety culture across the team. Oversee fleet equipment maintenance, ensuring machines operate at peak performance levels (98% availability).
• Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, as well as mentor Assistant Managers, Superintendents, and crew members. Ensure compliance with training requirements and personal development plans for the team.
• Business & Financial Management: Oversee P&L statements, budgeting, and forecasting activities. Monitor key performance indicators and report on operations to stakeholders. Maintain authorised machine inventory levels and manage resource allocation.
• Customer Relationship Management: Foster strong relationships with customer contacts, ensuring service expectations are met and resolving any issues promptly. Act as the key point of contact for managing service quality and expectations.
• Operational Communication: Guide and maintain the consistent delivery of corporate messages. Provide clear reports and ensure adherence to operational practices and safety rules. Address incident reports and corrective actions effectively.
Skills & Experience Required:
• Proven leadership experience managing large, complex fleets and teams within a high-demand, 24/7 operational environment.
• Strong background in operations, with an in-depth understanding of preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment performance improvement.
• A deep understanding of business operations, including financial management, forecasting, and KPI analysis.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to manage cross-functional teams and build lasting customer relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure, make decisions quickly, and lead teams to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
• Experience in the mining, rail, or heavy machinery industries is highly preferred.
What You’ll Get:
• A chance to lead a dynamic and innovative team.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture focused on growth and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
You’re a seasoned operations leader with a passion for safety, performance, and continuous improvement. Your ability to manage both the operational and financial aspects of a complex fleet, coupled with your strong leadership skills, will ensure our team continues to thrive. If you are motivated to contribute to Loram’s ongoing success, we want to hear from you.
Loram is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous cultures, to apply.
Take the next step in your career and apply now to join our world-class team!
QUALIFICATIONS
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We recognise diversity as a strong contributor to our success and embrace diversity in all forms. As motivated and skilled individuals we foster a culture of inclusion and applicants from a wide sector of the community including indigenous cultures are encouraged to apply.
ABOUT
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is a global leader in track maintenance technology, services, and solutions for the railway industry. For over 70 years, Loram has delivered industry-leading innovation through cutting-edge rail grinding, ballast maintenance, and inspection systems — ensuring safer, more reliable, and cost-effective rail operations for customers worldwide.
Headquartered in Hamel, Minnesota, Loram operates in multiple locations across North America and supports Class I, regional, and commuter railroads with a full suite of services. Loram is known for its strong engineering culture, commitment to safety, and dedication to improving the performance of rail infrastructure through advanced technology and field-proven expertise.
Join a company that moves the world — and builds the future of rail.
DESCRIPTION
Loram is a global leader in track maintenance technology, machinery, and services. As a pioneer in the rail maintenance industry, we’re expanding and looking for a senior leader to join our team. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and driven individual to contribute to our success by overseeing our fleet operations.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Operations as a senior leader in the role of Manager, Fleet Operations, you will lead and oversee a group of machines across multiple contracts. You will also guide and support a team of Assistant Managers and Superintendents. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining high safety standards, ensuring fleet operational excellence, optimising the performance and reliability of our machines. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and customers. You’ll drive continuous improvement in both the operational and financial performance of our operations.
This senior role offers a dynamic work environment, leading diverse teams to achieve exceptional customer service and operational outcomes. Your leadership will be integral in fostering a culture of safety, excellence, high performance, delivering superior service and results.
Key Responsibilities:
• Safety and Operational Excellence: Ensure 100% safety compliance and promote continuous improvement in safety culture across the team. Oversee fleet equipment maintenance, ensuring machines operate at peak performance levels (98% availability).
• Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, as well as mentor Assistant Managers, Superintendents, and crew members. Ensure compliance with training requirements and personal development plans for the team.
• Business & Financial Management: Oversee P&L statements, budgeting, and forecasting activities. Monitor key performance indicators and report on operations to stakeholders. Maintain authorised machine inventory levels and manage resource allocation.
• Customer Relationship Management: Foster strong relationships with customer contacts, ensuring service expectations are met and resolving any issues promptly. Act as the key point of contact for managing service quality and expectations.
• Operational Communication: Guide and maintain the consistent delivery of corporate messages. Provide clear reports and ensure adherence to operational practices and safety rules. Address incident reports and corrective actions effectively.
Skills & Experience Required:
• Proven leadership experience managing large, complex fleets and teams within a high-demand, 24/7 operational environment.
• Strong background in operations, with an in-depth understanding of preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment performance improvement.
• A deep understanding of business operations, including financial management, forecasting, and KPI analysis.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to manage cross-functional teams and build lasting customer relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure, make decisions quickly, and lead teams to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
• Experience in the mining, rail, or heavy machinery industries is highly preferred.
What You’ll Get:
• A chance to lead a dynamic and innovative team.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture focused on growth and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
You’re a seasoned operations leader with a passion for safety, performance, and continuous improvement. Your ability to manage both the operational and financial aspects of a complex fleet, coupled with your strong leadership skills, will ensure our team continues to thrive. If you are motivated to contribute to Loram’s ongoing success, we want to hear from you.
Loram is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous cultures, to apply.
Take the next step in your career and apply now to join our world-class team!
QUALIFICATIONS
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We recognise diversity as a strong contributor to our success and embrace diversity in all forms. As motivated and skilled individuals we foster a culture of inclusion and applicants from a wide sector of the community including indigenous cultures are encouraged to apply.
ABOUT
A Loram South America é uma subsidiária ligada a Loram Maintenance of Way, empresa ferroviária especializada em prestação de serviço e fabricação de máquinas de manutenção de Via Permanente, localizada nos EUA.
Líder no fornecimento de serviços e equipamentos de manutenção de via da América do Norte, atendemos ferrovias Classe I, além shortlines e transporte de passageiros.
Estamos há mais de 60 anos no mercado e hoje possuímos uma das maiores frotas de equipamentos de via permanente na América do Norte, mais de 250 máquinas e de 1.500 colaboradores distribuídos pelo mundo.
DESCRIPTION
Loram is a global leader in track maintenance technology, machinery, and services. As a pioneer in the rail maintenance industry, we’re expanding and looking for a senior leader to join our team. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and driven individual to contribute to our success by overseeing our fleet operations.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Operations as a senior leader in the role of Manager, Fleet Operations, you will lead and oversee a group of machines across multiple contracts. You will also guide and support a team of Assistant Managers and Superintendents. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining high safety standards, ensuring fleet operational excellence, optimising the performance and reliability of our machines. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and customers. You’ll drive continuous improvement in both the operational and financial performance of our operations.
This senior role offers a dynamic work environment, leading diverse teams to achieve exceptional customer service and operational outcomes. Your leadership will be integral in fostering a culture of safety, excellence, high performance, delivering superior service and results.
Key Responsibilities:
• Safety and Operational Excellence: Ensure 100% safety compliance and promote continuous improvement in safety culture across the team. Oversee fleet equipment maintenance, ensuring machines operate at peak performance levels (98% availability).
• Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, as well as mentor Assistant Managers, Superintendents, and crew members. Ensure compliance with training requirements and personal development plans for the team.
• Business & Financial Management: Oversee P&L statements, budgeting, and forecasting activities. Monitor key performance indicators and report on operations to stakeholders. Maintain authorised machine inventory levels and manage resource allocation.
• Customer Relationship Management: Foster strong relationships with customer contacts, ensuring service expectations are met and resolving any issues promptly. Act as the key point of contact for managing service quality and expectations.
• Operational Communication: Guide and maintain the consistent delivery of corporate messages. Provide clear reports and ensure adherence to operational practices and safety rules. Address incident reports and corrective actions effectively.
Skills & Experience Required:
• Proven leadership experience managing large, complex fleets and teams within a high-demand, 24/7 operational environment.
• Strong background in operations, with an in-depth understanding of preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment performance improvement.
• A deep understanding of business operations, including financial management, forecasting, and KPI analysis.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to manage cross-functional teams and build lasting customer relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure, make decisions quickly, and lead teams to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
• Experience in the mining, rail, or heavy machinery industries is highly preferred.
What You’ll Get:
• A chance to lead a dynamic and innovative team.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture focused on growth and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
You’re a seasoned operations leader with a passion for safety, performance, and continuous improvement. Your ability to manage both the operational and financial aspects of a complex fleet, coupled with your strong leadership skills, will ensure our team continues to thrive. If you are motivated to contribute to Loram’s ongoing success, we want to hear from you.
Loram is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous cultures, to apply.
Take the next step in your career and apply now to join our world-class team!
QUALIFICATIONS
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We recognise diversity as a strong contributor to our success and embrace diversity in all forms. As motivated and skilled individuals we foster a culture of inclusion and applicants from a wide sector of the community including indigenous cultures are encouraged to apply.
ABOUT
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is a global leader in track maintenance technology, services, and solutions for the railway industry. For over 70 years, Loram has delivered industry-leading innovation through cutting-edge rail grinding, ballast maintenance, and inspection systems — ensuring safer, more reliable, and cost-effective rail operations for customers worldwide.
Loram EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) is a subsidiary based in the heart of the RTC located in Derby. Loram EMEA builds, operates and maintains rail grinding vehicles and performs heavy overhauls of railway vehicles from its Derby site. Loram is known for its strong engineering culture, commitment to safety, and dedication to improving the performance of rail infrastructure through advanced technology and field-proven expertise.
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