Job Description
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 Supervisor Railyard 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
Working Conditions
The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environments in various types of weather conditions with shift work from Monday to Friday, either morning shift, (7 am to 3 pm) or afternoon shift (3 pm to 11 pm). The role requires occasional travel (couple of occurrences per year maximum) 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.
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
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. 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. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.