Supervisor, Production

Job Summary

The Supervisor, Production is responsible for training, auditing, scheduling, and carrying out quality control of production rails, ties, and surfacing crews.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned employees and ensure work is performed within CN standards on a daily basis
• Handle day-to-day issues, as well as hourly performance issues, including conducting investigations, recommending appropriate disciplinary actions, and responding to grievances
• Provide technical and field training to all production gang employees
• Build safety compliance and improve safety results through regular efficiency testing and safety walkabouts
• Provide positive and constructive feedback and coaching
• Lead on-boarding and training activities of new employees
• Oversee budgets, workforce productivity and manpower within CN policies and Five Guiding Principles
• Operate in conjunction with appropriate collective bargaining agreements
• Assist in scheduling production rails, ties, and surfacing gangs
• Collaborate with Transportation to coordinate track time
• Implement safe work procedures and policies

Working Conditions

The role will be partially performed in an office environment but mainly outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions with irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays. The role requires being available on-call based on territory requirements. The position requires frequent travel (up to 90%), including overnight stays away from home, at times without advanced notice. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress. The position requires responding to unexpected and emergency situations as well as being able to lift up to 80 lbs.

Requirements

Experience

Railroad
• Minimum 5 years of railroad experience
• Safety compliance experience
• Experience working with Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) and Track Inspection System (TIS)
• Minimum 1 year of track experience
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
• Valid Driver's Licence
• United States Operating Rules (USOR) qualified
• Associate Degree in Engineering or Vocational School equivalent
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

• Identifies potential safety and security risks
• Leads by example for the safety and security of all
• Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action
• Demonstrates active listening
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Sets direction and inspires others
• Communicates with impact
• Develops self and others
• Delegates and empowers others to create accountability
• Demonstrates agility and drives change

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Engineering Track Standards (ETS) and operation measures
• General Microsoft Computer skills (Excel, Word)
• Knowledge of track structure, construction and maintenance, and identifying track defects

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 an 18,800-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.
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