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.