Supervisor Intermodal and Automotive

Canadian Pacific Railway; Bensenville (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway is seeking a Supervisor, Intermodal & Automotive Operations in the U.S. You will oversee and coordinate terminal activities to ensure efficient train handling, loading, and unloading of railcars, with emphasis on safety and performance.

Lead yard operations, collaborate with multiple internal departments, and drive process improvements while maintaining strict adherence to company standards and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years' experience in railroad or terminal operations.
• Ability to learn and use systems such as OASIS, TMS, RPM, and TYES.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with a unionized workforce preferred.
• Excellent communication and feedback receptiveness.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 environment and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage yard operations to meet train schedules and customer expectations.
• Provide leadership to terminal staff handling yard processes.
• Collaborate with Mechanical,Train & Engine, Engineering, and Operations Center teams for seamless plans.
• Issue clear instructions for train movements and yard activities.
• Coordinate hostler, lifter, and truck operations.
• Maintain accurate updates in operational systems and documentation.
• Ensure documentation is complete and communicated across shifts.
• Monitor compliance and seek process improvements; escalate as needed.
• Lead safety initiatives including testing, safety meetings, and audits.
• Manage terminal inventory within assigned areas.
• Adhere to policies, safety regulations, and collective agreements.
• Oversee perishables operations ensuring service excellence.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

OASIS

TMS

RPM

TYES

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 theSupervisor,Intermodal& Automotive Operations, you will oversee and coordinate terminal activities to ensure efficient train handling, loading and unloading of railcars, and execution ofintermodaland 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 required
• Valid 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

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.

• 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).

• Department: Network & Capacity Management