Dispatch Director: Lead Rail Ops & Safety

Canadian Pacific Railway; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 signing bonus

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway is seeking a Director of Dispatching in Kansas City, MO to lead the Dispatching team and drive safety, on-time performance and operational efficiency across major routes.

You will oversee daily operating plans, coordinate with crews and carriers, and ensure compliance with rules and company standards. The role demands strategic leadership, robust incident management, and a focus on continuous improvement within a critical rail network.

Qualifications

• 5 years of railway experience and/or strong transportation industry knowledge.
• 2 years' experience in a Railway Dispatching Center.
• Ability to cope with stress and perform in emergent situations.
• Strong leadership skills, able to engage unionized staff and influence leaders.

Responsibilities

• Meet monthly and annual safety objectives.
• Conduct safety discussions, audits, and rules review sessions.
• Maintain qualifications for GCOR, OTS, HazMat, etc.
• Execute and monitor the operating plan and train performance.
• Plan and coordinate with third-party carriers and oversee multi-system operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stress management

Communication

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Canadian Pacific Railway is seeking a Director of Dispatching in Kansas City, MO to lead the Dispatching team and drive safety, on-time performance and operational efficiency across major routes.

You will oversee daily operating plans, coordinate with crews and carriers, and ensure compliance with rules and company standards. The role demands strategic leadership, robust incident management, and a focus on continuous improvement within a critical rail network.