Freight Operations Manager

4 weeks ago

Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom COLAS RAIL UK Full time

At Colas Rail UK, we have a rich history of delivering innovative solutions across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail UK. We adapt to the changing railway environment, seeking to meet and exceed customer expectations while developing our people.

Purpose of the Role

  • To manage a team of Freight Resource Planners, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely roster issuance to deliver Colas Rail UK Freight services safely, on time, and on budget.
  • Resources will be allocated in line with Colas Rail UK's rostering guidelines, principles, and terms & conditions.
  • To act as a point of contact for the Freight Management Team for all resourcing-related matters.
  • To own the rostering process from creation to delivery, working closely with freight delivery managers, and under the direction of the Freight Performance and Policy manager.
  • To continually develop systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Safety

  • Manage the production of traincrew diagrams / rosters efficiently and in-line with Colas Rail UK's rostering guidelines, principles, and terms & conditions.
  • Oversee the input of traincrew diagrams / rostered shifts into the Fatigue Management system.
  • Have full understanding of NR/L2/OHS/003 Fatigue Standard with regards to fatigue considerations when producing traincrew rosters.
  • Comply with company policies on Safety Tours and Safety Briefs in a professional manner.

Quality

  • Ensure that the output of the rostering team is best in class regarding quality and accuracy.
  • Ensure all diagrams comply with company policies, considering impact on staff safety and fatigue, efficient staff utilisation, and efficient use of Hotels, Taxi's, and external hire.
  • Work with the delivery managers to resolve day-to-day issues, resource plans, and work allocation.
  • Monitor changes to the plan as it develops over the week.
  • Liaise with Business Managers, Planning Manager, and SCO possession planner for SCO work acceptance.

Profitability

  • Work to ensure that rosters are continually improved.
  • Work with other departments to improve the efficiency of the overall train plan.

Colas Rail UK values diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. We are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

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