Production Supervisor

Canadian Pacific (CPKC) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF POSTION:

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will assist the Management Team with leadership, planning, scheduling and assignment of workforce to specific jobs within the shop environment, ensuring that all production and/or servicing are performed in a safe and efficient manner.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conduct job briefings, end of shift briefings, safety meetings and activities by communicating pinpointed expectations, ensuring safety rules, procedures and policies are adhered to through proficiency testing and safety tracking entries.
• Correct and document safety incidents, safety hazards/concerns, investigates for corrective actions involving the Maintenance Manager & health and Safety Committee in the prescribed time lines.
• Provide pinpointed positive and constructive feedback on the job and safety performance to all employees and has intestinal fortitude to apply balanced consequences when appropriate.
• Ensure that there is the appropriate level of stock/parts/materials and is responsible for ordering within prescribed limits through SAP.
• Supports all expenditure initiatives for balancing budget.
• Maintain communication and foster positive working relationships with local union officials. Ensures collective agreement is understood and managed as written.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, and efficiencies of the operation. Supports lean Philosophy and Principals.
• Support mechanical and electrical forces at all incidents within their jurisdiction adhering to the guidelines of the Emergency Response Plan.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a minimum of a mechanical / electrical trade course certification, Red Seal preferred
• Maintenance/Mechanical aptitude: Millwright, Industrial Electrician, or Electrical/Electronic Tech with PLC background.
• Experience with PLC’s Allen Bradley (Micrologix, SLC 500, PLC 2), Siemens (SIMATIC S7 1500 series), ABB Robotics (electro/mechanical arm) an asset
• Experience with Speed Drives (VFD), AB-Flex Drives, ABB’s, Omron-Altivar, Siemens an asset
• Proficient knowledge in fixed plant maintenance, preventative maintenance programs, turning and milling equipment operations, CNC production machinery, automated plant equipment, strong trouble shooting skills (i.e. automation algorithms), and quality monitoring systems.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• SAP knowledge an asset
• MS Office-word, excel, outlook, power point.
• Knowledge of collective agreement/non-union policies;

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension 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.

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:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Driver's License Verification

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)”.

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• Req ID: 104308
• Department: Mechanical Loco
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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