Manager Production - Toronto, Canada - Canadian National Railway
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 usJob 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.
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
- Build safety compliance and improve safety results
- Carry regular efficiency testing and safety walkabouts
- Provide positive and constructive feedback
- Execute capital program requirements
- Inspect programs during and upon completion
- Identify quality control conditions requiring action to meet Engineering Track Standards
- Manage production activities such as work block planning and compliance with Transportation team
- Ensure on time starts and full work block capacity are achieved
The role will be primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and partially performed in an office environment.
Requirements:
Experience
Railroad and Track
- Minimum 10 years of railroad experience
- Minimum 6 years of track experience
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
- Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to lead by example
- Improves processes on a continuous basis to enhance safety, security and to reduce CN's environmental footprint
- Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
- Leverages feedback and coaching to improve performance
- Tracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self and others accountable to meet performance expectations
- Is agile in responding to the rapid evolution of the industry and of technology
- Knowledge of track structure, construction and maintenance
- Canadian Rail Operating Rules
- Strong knowledge of Engineering track standards and operating measures
- Basic understanding of applicable collective agreements
- General Microsoft Computer Skills (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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