Manager Production(Locomotive)

CPKC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the railway sector seeks a Manager Production (Locomotive) to oversee locomotive maintenance. The role involves leading a team, ensuring safety and efficiency, and maintaining production continuity. Ideal candidates will have railroad experience and strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth in a transnational network.

Benefits

Flexible, competitive benefits

Company pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Program

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Part-time Studies Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of railroad experience.
• 3-5 years of frontline operations leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of locomotive maintenance professionals.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely and efficiently.
• Communicate and deliver key performance indicators.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Mechanical/Electrical trade certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

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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 the Position

As the Production Manager, you will lead a team of locomotive maintenance professionals, overseeing planning, scheduling, and work assignments in a locomotive maintenance environment. You will ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulations.

Position Accountabilities

• Support Mechanical supervisors in planning and executing locomotive maintenance and repairs, and hold them accountable for daily production targets.
• Ensure continuity of production across shifts.
• Communicate and deliver key performance indicators, analyze root causes of issues, and ensure team understanding of business objectives and individual roles.
• Validate safety meetings, job briefings, and activities to ensure adherence to safety rules and policies.
• Verify stock/material levels and hold the store department accountable for protecting production plans for the next 72 hours.
• Audit maintenance activities and processes.
• Maintain positive relationships with union officials and ensure collective agreements are understood and managed.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or mechanical/electrical trade certification, or equivalent degree.
• Minimum 5 years of railroad experience.
• 3-5 years of frontline operations leadership experience.
• Experience with GE and EMD locomotive types.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Knowledge of collective agreements and non-union policies.
• Ability to work with diverse employees and adapt accordingly.
• Strong coaching skills.

What CPKC Offers

• Flexible, competitive benefits.
• Company pension plan.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Performance Incentive Program.
• Annual Fitness Subsidy.
• Part-time Studies Program.

Additional Information

Location may change based on organizational needs. Pre-employment medical, drug testing, background checks, and driver’s license verification are required. The role may require obtaining or maintaining conductor or locomotive engineer certification. CPKC promotes employment equity and inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available upon request.