Supervisor, Railyard Logistics - Winnipeg, Canada - Canadian National Railway

Canadian National Railway

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Winnipeg, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At CN everyday brings new and exciting challenges.

You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track.

We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference.

You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us

Job Summary

The Supervisor, Railyard Logistics is responsible for reviewing Continuous Welded Rail (CWR) requirements, overseeing the Company's annual rail welding plan, spearheading Other Track Materials (OTM) and stick rail inventory, and supervising employees as well as operations at the Transcona rail yard facility.

The position collaborates with Supply Management, Suppliers, Engineering Supervisors and Managers, and Material Coordinators.

Main Responsibilities
Employee Supervision

Lead safety culture at the rail yard and with internal as well as external customers of the rail yard
Supervise unionized employees as needed
Control shift reporting and follow up paperwork
Cover other supervisor positions during vacations and absences
Oversee and develop Management and unionized workforce
Develop strategies that improve operating efficiencies, labour effectiveness, and team members' technical development
Spearhead Labour Relations (LR) processes including investigations, grievances, attendance management, and handling employee issues
Increase employee engagement
Build skills required to monitor performance and analyze data to reveal valuable business insights

Scheduling

Review and analyze Engineering Capital Planning System (ECPS) and schedule data
Compose and lead rail welding schedule
Prioritize shipping sequences to meet program schedules

Material Oversight

Track OTM material and stick rail flow through all stages, including requisition, order, shipment, and delivery
Intervene as required to ensure smooth material flow and escalate if necessary
Supervise inventory counts and _ad hoc_ inventory management

Operations Support

Engage and assist in times of accidents and storms as well as manpower shortages to protect the integrity of the system
Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environment in various types of weather conditions with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday.

Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.

Requirements:

Experience
Construction

Minimum 2 years of construction experience
Minimum 2 years of project management experience or equivalent
Experience working in Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Service Reliability System (SRS)

Education/Certification/Designation

High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license

Competencies

Delegates and empowers others to create accountability
Leads by example for the safety and security of all
Solves problems to create value
Collaborates with others and shares information
Applies critical thinking
Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
Demonstrates active listening
Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)
Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel and Word), SAP, SRS, ECPS
Knowledge of track material and construction
Demonstrated surveying knowledge and ability

About CN
As a leading North American transportation and logistics company, CN is a true backbone of the economy. With a team of approximately 25,000 railroaders, our focus is on moving both our company and the economy forward.

We transport US$200 billion worth of goods annually for a wide range of business sectors from resource to manufactured products to consumer goods, across a 20,000-mile network spanning Canada and mid-America.

CN is the only Canadian company listed in the Transportation and Transportation Infrastructure sector of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI).

Launched in 1999, the DJSI World represents the gold standard for corporate sustainability.

At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.