Supervisor, Intermodal Operations
- Req ID: 100622
- Department: Market Strategy & Asset Management
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Bensenville, Illinois
- Country: United States
- % of Travel: 0-10%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: 5
- Job Available to: Internal & External
Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit cpr.ca/en/about-cp.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
As the Supervisor Operations you will plan, coordinate direct and control all outside operations within the Intermodal terminal ensuring trains are received, loaded and/or unloaded in accordance with the policies, guidelines and established plans and priorities while meeting on-time performance and minimizing cost.
Applicants who are assessed as a fit may also be eligible for CP’s Leadership Management Trainee – Intermodal Operations Program at the appropriate time.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Direct yard processes to safely meet train schedules, desired foot/feu targets, customer, dispatch, Field Operations and Mechanical and Engineering needs;
- Direct people responsible to carry out the necessary yard processes;
- Accountable for delivering instructions for train movements within terminal to Operating crews;
- Coordinate all train, yard, hostler, lifter and truck movements within the yard;
- Update OASIS and TMS, TYES and Nexus on a regular basis;
- Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete and properly communicated to those who require the information as well as the next Supervisor Operations on shift;
- Resolve non-compliance crew issues and/or opportunities for process improvement, or escalate to manager as appropriate;
- Perform proficiency and efficiency tests and other safety activities to meet required standards;
- Inventory management of terminals in their area of responsibility;
- Ensure compliance to all policies, directives, rules and regulations;
- Liaise with other groups as required;
- Responsible for all aspects of the perishables operations;
- Lead all requests concerns regarding service product with regards to the perishable operations ;
- Accountable for the safe execution of all terminal plans set forth.
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;
- Problem-solving capability;
- High level communication skills;
- Ability to embrace constructive criticism;
- Willing to be available as required on a 7x24 basis.
WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension plan
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Performance Incentive Program
- Annual Fitness Subsidy
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.
Management Conductor Program:
Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CP. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
CP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago