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Job Summary
The Manager, Production is responsible for the inspection and maintenance of tracks, roadbed and right away, in accordance with the sound engineering practices and approved railway standards, specifications, procedures and budgets and within the CN operating plan. The incumbent oversees teams of various sizes and is accountable for leading a large territory, manpower and budget. The position is considered a developmental role prior to moving to the Senior Manager, Engineering position.
Main Responsibilities
People Management
Provide leadership to Program Supervisors and hourly Maintenance of Way (MOW) employees
Provide clear direction on employee performance and department goals and objectives
Provide coaching and counselling to subordinates who are not performing to established goals and standards
Respond to and resolve grievances
Safety
Build safety compliance and improve safety results
Carry regular efficiency testing and safety walkabouts
Provide positive and constructive feedback
Program Inspections and Standards
Execute capital program requirements
Inspect programs during and upon completion
Identify quality control conditions requiring action to meet Engineering Track Standards
Production Activities
Handle production activities such as work block planning and compliance with the Transportation team
Ensure on time starts and full work block capacity are achieved
Working Conditions
The role will be primarily performed outdoors (80%) in various types of weather and environmental conditions and partially performed in an office environment (20%). The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences and requires frequent travel (80%) across the territory.
Requirements
Experience
Railroad and Track
Minimum 10 years of railroad experience
Minimum 6 years of track experience
Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience
Education/Certification/Designation
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
Leads by example for the safety and security of all
Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action
Collaborates with others and shares information
Develops self and others
Delegates an empowers others to create accountability
Demonstrates agility and drives change
Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of track structure, construction, and maintenance
Knowledge of the Canadian Rail Operating Rules
Strong knowledge of Engineering track standards and operating measures
Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)
Basic understanding of applicable collective agreements
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
Knowledge of Track Inspection System (TIS), Systems Applications and Products (SAP) and Train Management Dispatch System (TMDS)
About CN
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.
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