Supervisor, Production

• Req ID: 99724
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
• Country: United States
• # of Positions: 1

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 THE POSITION:

• Ensure work is carried out as per plan and completed as per standard recommended practices;
• Manages the daily operation of Production Crews;
• Leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Determines production expectation of utility type work;
• Implement continuous improvement opportunities for utility type work;
• Provide updates for track block requirements;
• Ensure work completed as per current standard practices and regulations;
• Monitors production of crew and analyzes expectations, ensuring compliance to current instructions;
• Work with Manager Track Renewal to ensure work is completed within budgetary guidelines;
• Ensures employees are performing inspections of vehicles and equipment;

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• 5 years supervisory type experience;  

• Understanding of ES Field operations and Track programs;
• Field leadership experience;
• Ability to process information from various sources;
• Understanding project management and scheduling methods;
• Rules qualified;
• Demonstrated computer skills word and excel;
• Organizational and people leadership;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues.

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program 
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time 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

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.