Transport Manager Job Vacancy in Whyalla

Job Title:    Transport Manager
Job Location:    Whyalla (SA Regional)
Employer:    Arrium
About Us
Arrium is an ASX listed international mining and materials company with sales revenue for the 2013 financial year of $6.841 billion, and approximately 10,000 employees.
The company was spun out from BHP in 2000 as OneSteel when it was almost entirely a domestically focussed steel manufacturer and distributor. The company has subsequently focussed on growing its resource based businesses and now has significant Mining and Mining Consumables businesses, as well as its Steel & Recycling business.
Arrium Mining currently exports approximately six million tonnes of hematite ore to China per annum from its Middleback Ranges mining operation in South Australia. The business expects to increase its export sales to a rate of approximately 11 million tonnes per annum by mid-2013 through bringing on-line additional sales from its Southern Iron operations in South Australia and the doubling of its port capacity at Whyalla, South Australia to approximately 12 million tonnes per annum.


Job Description:
Imagine living within 5 minutes of your work site and enjoying the work/life balance that allows you to spend time with family and enjoy recreational pursuits. That's what living and working in Whyalla offers you.

    Arrium Mining -Hematite Stream
    Coastal Lifestyle

Imagine living within 5 minutes of your work site and enjoying the work/life balance that allows you to spend time with family and enjoy recreational pursuits. That's what living and working in Whyalla offers you. It's a residential, family-friendly mining community with plenty to offer. There are social, recreational and sporting activities on your doorstep with the schools, healthcare and childcare to make family living easy. If you're as ambitious, flexible and committed as we are, there has never been a better time to join us..

Reporting directly to the Manager Hematite Stream you will contribute to business success by effective management (operationally and regulatory) of Transport operations specific to:

    Narrow gauge railing
    Standard gauge railing
    Trucking

Ideally, you are already working within the mining and/or heavy engineering industry or have done so in the past. Proven experience managing contracts and operations to achieve outcomes is essential for this role. You must have a sound understanding of supplychain and maintenance methodologies and improvement processes with a demonstrated ability in problem solving. A strong leader is required with well developed interpersonal skills to manage the competing demands of this critical function. A relevant tertiary qualification is essential. Tertiary level qualifications in mining, engineering, logistics/ supply chain or similar is desirable.

In return for your expertise and commitment you will be rewards with a competitive salary and the benefits you'd expect from a company like ours, including 14% superannuation and ongoing development and training. Relocation assistance is also available and a great lifestyle is assured.

A diverse organisation is integral to Arrium's success. As such, we are continuing to create a culture where diversity is valued and encouraged.

Deadline Date: 17/03/2014

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