Production Supervisor - Winnipeg, Canada - CPKC

CPKC

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As the Supervisor Production you will assist the Management team with leading, planning, scheduling and assignment of work within the Shop environment, ensuring that all production and/or servicing activities are performed in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with Company, Industry and Government regulations.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Conduct job briefings, end of shift briefings, safety meetings and activities by communicating pinpointed expectations, ensuring that safety rules, procedures and policies are adhered to through efficiency testing and safety tracking document;
Correct and document safety incidents, safety hazards/concerns, investigates for corrective actions, involving the Mechanical Manager and Health and Safety Committee in the prescribed timelines;
Support, communicate and deliver to key performance indicators. Drills down to get to the root cause of business issues to ensure all direct reports have an understanding of the business objectives, as well as the role they are all accountable for;
Communicate and interact regularly with management to ensure production requirements are meeting the expectations of internal and external customers;
Ensure that there is the appropriate level of stock/material and is responsible for ordering within prescribed limits through the SAP system. Supports all expenditure reduction initiatives;
Maintain communication and foster positive working relationships with local union officials. Ensures the collective agreement is understood and managed as it is written;
Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and effectiveness of the operation. Support Lean Philosophy and Principals;
Accountable for maintaining M1003 quality certification, where applicable;
Support mechanical forces at all incidents within their jurisdiction adhering to the guidelines of the Emergency Response Plan;
Communicate and interact regularly with internal and external counterparts and customers;
Work directly with employees in the shop & yard environments to establish selfmanaged work teams and provides guidance and support to employees to bring about the vision of an empowered and engaged workforce
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a minimum of a High school diploma or mechanical trade certification;
Minimum 5 years manufacturing operations experience;
35 years experience leading frontline operations;
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Proficient knowledge of railway operations (Shops, road, yard, car, locomotive, mechanical) an asset;
Working knowledge of SAP;
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel;
Knowledge of collective agreement/nonunion policies;
Must be able to work with vast array of employees and be adaptable;
Mechanical aptitude: possess good knowledge of CNC production machines, freight car and locomotive repair, manufacturing, welding and repair processes and quality management systems.

WHAT CP 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 national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Medical Requirements:

Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC's Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures ("Policy and Procedures") support these commitments.

All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessment.

Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required.

Background Investigation: