Supervisor Intermodal and Automotive Operations

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As the Supervisor, Intermodal & Automotive Operations you will plan, coordinate, direct and control all outside operations within the Intermodal terminal ensuring trains are received, loaded and/or unloaded in accordance with the policies, guidelines and established plans and priorities while meeting timely performance and minimizing cost.

 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Direct yard processes to safely meet train schedules, desired foot/feu targets, customer, dispatch, field operations, mechanical and engineering needs;
• Direct people responsible to carry out the necessary yard processes;
• Accountable for coordinating and delivering instructions for train, yard, hostler and truck movements within terminal to operating crews;
• Update operating systems such as OASIS and TMS, TYES and Nexus on a regular basis;
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete and properly communicated to those who require the information as well as the next Supervisor Operations on shift;
• Resolve non-compliance crew issues and/or opportunities for process improvement, or escalate to manager as appropriate;
• Perform proficiency and efficiency tests and other safety activities to meet required standards;
• Inventory management of terminals in their area of responsibility;
• Ensure compliance to all policies, directives, rules and regulations;
• Liaise with other groups as required;
• Responsible for all aspects of the perishables operations;
• Lead all requests concerns regarding service product with regards to the perishable operations ;
• Accountable for the safe execution of all terminal plans set forth.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED;
• Previous railroad experience would be considered an asset;
• Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues;
• High proficiency in OASIS, TMS, MS Office Outlook, Word, and basic Excel;
• Understanding of applicable Collective Agreement;
• Problem-solving capability and high level communication skills;
• Capable of acting with a sense of urgency
• Ability to embrace constructive criticism;
• Willing to be available as required on a 7x24 basis.

 

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness