Manager Production

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:

Manages the daily operation of Production Crews (in our Chicago Division) while ensuring work is carried out and completed as per standard recommended practices. Leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Monitors production of crew and analyzes expectations, ensuring compliance to current instructions
• Determines production expectation of utility type work
• Implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Provide updates for track block requirements
• Work with Manager Track Renewal to ensure work is completed within budgetary guidelines
• Ensures employees are performing inspections of vehicles and equipment
  
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years supervisory field leadership experience
• Rules qualified
• Understanding of ES Field operations and Track programs
• Ability to process information from various sources
• Understanding project management and scheduling methods
• Demonstrated computer skills, profiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
  
  

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program
  
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Medical Requirements:

CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is a safety sensitive position; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessments. Qualification drug test(s) are also required.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Education verification
• Driver’s License Verification
• Last 3 years of driving history
• Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service
• Social Security number verification
  
  

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Req ID: 104288

Department: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Non-Union

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Country: United States

% of Travel: 80-90%

# of Positions: 1

Job Grade: 5

Job Available to: Internal & External