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CN Supervisor Railyard in Winnipeg, Manitoba
At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!
Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of one or more of the production work centres within the System Engineering Facility. The role develops and leads a team of unionized Railroaders to ensure safe, quality, and efficient production and shipment of track products for Engineering’s Capital and Maintenance programs.
Main Responsibilities
Staff Management
· Ensure effective, impactful, and engaging leadership of unionized staff producing track components
· Improve team and individual Railroader performance through mentoring, training, coaching, auditing, and providing feedback
· Create a culture of continuous improvement
Project Management
· Coordinate and monitor products through the complete production cycle (e.g., planning, scheduling, staffing, producing, handling inventory, loading and shipping, documenting)
· Build and maintain a production schedule and handle customer expectations
· Ensure the production process is cost-effective and shipments are made on time
· Communicate with customers regarding detailed product requirements, schedule, and shipping requirements
Safety
· Coordinate, establish, and implement, standard operating procedures for safe and quality production
· Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of safety, quality, and efficiency are met or exceeded
· Complete Non-conformance reports (NCR’s) for material not meeting standards from vendors
Working Conditions
The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environments in various types of weather conditions and requires working on a shift basis, Monday to Friday. The incumbent is required to be on call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents. The role requires occasional travel for field inspections within Canada and the United States (U.S.). Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress. The position also requires spending a significant portion of the workday outside of the office, with an expectation of being present with different crews for at least 50% of the day.
Requirements
Experience
Production Operations
· Minimum 2 years of experience supervising, planning, coordinating, scheduling, and auditing production operations in a unionized environment
Education/Certification/Designation
· Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) certified
· Valid Driver’s Licence
· First Aid and CPR certified
Competencies
· Demonstrates agility and drives change
· Sets direction and inspires others
· Communicates with impact
· Collaborates with others and shares information
· Demonstrates active listening
· Solves problems to create value
· Applies critical thinking
· Leads by example for the safety and security of all
Technical Skills/Knowledge
· Working knowledge of CN’s Engineering Track Standards, Track Standard Drawings, and Recommended Methods
· Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
· Knowledge of Systems Applications and Products (SAP) Production Planning, Payroll, Time Reporting, Service Reliability System (SRS), eBusiness, Lotus Notes Performance Assessment Process (PAP) and Performance Monitoring Compliance Rules (PMRC)
· Fluently bilingual in both written and verbal (English, French)*
*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset
About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest (https://www.cn.ca/en/safety/) , most inclusive (https://www.cn.ca/en/careers/inclusion) and sustainable (https://www.cn.ca/en/delivering-responsibly/environment/) railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca .
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