Manager Intermodal Operations - Vancouver, Canada - CPKC
Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Drive performance management and career development initiatives for Supervisors to foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
- Develop and administer Supervisor schedules, including arranging vacation and training, to maintain high operational standards and staff competency
- Issue train build instructions and the IMS Train Plan to enable efficient assembly and prompt departure of trains
- Issue Dwell reports with actionable plans for the movement of railcars to optimize yard space and reduce dwell
- Provide detailed in/out reports to strategically manage yard capacity, determine transfer sizes, and offer concise turnover instructions for smooth shift transitions
- Lead port planning activities, providing instructions to IMS ports in line with domestic loading plans
- Ensure accurate planning and tagging of tracks in Oasis for loading.
- Communicate strategically with T&E and OC regarding train operations to maintain alignment on objectives
- Uphold safety compliance, implementing corrective actions when necessary to maintain a safe working environment
- Respond to incidents with urgency, ensure proper escalation in line with the emergency action plan, and followup to mitigate risks and ensure safety
- Maintain the daily terminal scorecard, updating performance metrics and operational statistics.
- Process and approve invoices related to contractors, physical protection systems, and fleet management, ensuring fiscal responsibility
- Manage inventory and the procurement of terminal supplies, ensuring all necessary materials are readily available for uninterrupted terminal operations
- Address nobill rail car issues by liaising with the billing department to resolve billing discrepancies.
- Oversee fleet vehicle assignments in MATS, ensuring the right equipment is available for operational needs
- Conduct thorough AED inspections, certify operational readiness, and manage the replacement of units to uphold health and safety standards
- Provide support and consultation to Director and Supervisors with regards to their responsibilities and accountabilities
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
- Problemsolving capability
- High level communication skills
- 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
- Competitive company pension plan
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Performance Incentive Program
- Annual Fitness Subsidy
- Parttime 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.
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.
- Req ID: 102017
- Department: Market Strategy & Asset Management
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
- Country: Canada
- # of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 4
- Job Available to: Internal
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