Supervisor Intermodal and Automotive

CPKC; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Fitness subsidy

Part-time studies

Job summary

CPKC's Intermodal & Automotive Operations Supervisor role is based in Bensenville, IL. You will oversee terminal activities, ensure safe handling of railcars and intermodal processes, and lead yard operations with cross-department collaboration to meet schedules and service standards.

The position emphasizes safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, requiring 2 years in railroad/terminal operations, strong problem solving, and adaptability to a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in railroad or terminal operations.
• Ability to learn and use OASIS, TMS, RPM, and TYES.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to work in a 24/7 environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage yard operations to meet train schedules and targets.
• Lead terminal staff responsible for yard processes.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Train & Engine, Engineering, and Operations Center.
• Issue clear instructions for train movements and yard activities.
• Coordinate hostler, lifter, and truck operations.
• Maintain accurate updates in operational systems.
• Ensure documentation is complete and shared across shifts.
• Monitor compliance and drive process improvements.
• Lead safety initiatives and conduct safety meetings.
• Manage terminal inventory within assigned areas.
• Ensure adherence to policies, safety regulations, and union agreements.
• Oversee perishables operations and service excellence.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Union experience preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OASIS

TMS

RPM

TYES

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As the Supervisor, Intermodal & Automotive Operations, you will oversee and coordinate terminal activities to ensure efficient train handling, loading and unloading of railcars, and execution of intermodal and automotive processes. This role focuses on safety, operational performance, resource allocation, and delivering exceptional service in alignment with company standards and priorities.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Direct and manage yard operations to meet train schedules, customer expectations, and performance targets
• Provide leadership and guidance to terminal staff responsible for executing yard processes
• Collaborate with internal departments including Mechanical, Train & Engine, Engineering, and the Operations Center, to ensure seamless execution of operational plans
• Issue clear and timely instructions for train movements and yard activities.
• Coordinate all terminal functions, including hostler, lifter, and truck operations.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in operational systems
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and effectively communicated across shifts and teams
• Monitor compliance, identify opportunities for process improvement, and elevate issues as necessary
• Lead safety initiatives, including efficiency testing, safety meetings, driver interactions, walkabouts, and securement audits
• Manage terminal inventory within assigned areas of responsibility
• Ensure adherence to company policies, safety regulations, and collective agreements
• Oversee operations related to perishables, ensuring service excellence and safe execution of terminal plans

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency
• 2 years' experience in railroad or terminal operations
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize systems such as OASIS, TMS, RPM, and TYES
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience working with a unionized workforce preferred
• Excellent communication skills and openness to constructive feedback
• Flexibility to work in a 24/7 operational environment as requiredValid driver’s license

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Performance incentive plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Social Security Number verification

BECOMING A RAILROADER

As an employee with a North American 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 CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants 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 Color (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).

• Req ID: 106473
• Department: Network & Capacity Management
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Bensenville, Illinois
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Compensation Rate: $88,000.00
• Job Available to: Internal & External