Rail Mechanical Manager: Safety, Lean & Ops

Canadian Pacific Kansas City; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension plan

Share purchase plan

Performance incentive

Fitness subsidy

Part-time studies

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) seeks a Manager Mechanical in Laredo, Texas to lead a safety‑minded team delivering reliable rail service. You will champion safety, drive performance across safety, service, productivity and financial results, and maintain strong field partnerships.

Requirements include 2+ years in railway operations leadership, root cause analysis, and the ability to work various shifts. CPKC offers a competitive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of working knowledge in railway operations (road, yard, car, mechanical) in a leadership role.
• Ability to interact efficiently and positively with governmental and stakeholders.
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends holidays and on call.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to make decisions within limits of authority.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators to help teams understand train service operations and their role in achieving success.
• Ensure compliance with safety and accident prevention policies, regulations, and principles; lead initiatives to prevent incidents and enforce the local safety plan.
• Maintain regular communication with field operations to ensure train services meet internal and external customer expectations.
• Build and sustain relationships with local union officials, including oversight of gain-sharing activities where applicable.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing Lean recommendations to enhance productivity and operational effectiveness; champion Lean philosophy and principles.
• Ensure timely completion of car repairs, cycle time targets, and achievement of key operational metrics.
• Lead mechanical teams during train incidents within jurisdiction, ensuring safe, efficient service restoration with minimal equipment loss or damage; collaborate with Field Operations and Engineering partners.

Skills

Railway operations

Leadership

Safety compliance

Root cause analysis

Communication with stakeholders

Lean / continuous improvement

Shift work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) seeks a Manager Mechanical in Laredo, Texas to lead a safety‑minded team delivering reliable rail service. You will champion safety, drive performance across safety, service, productivity and financial results, and maintain strong field partnerships.

Requirements include 2+ years in railway operations leadership, root cause analysis, and the ability to work various shifts. CPKC offers a competitive benefits package and growth opportunities.