Transportation Supervisor
Company: Canadian National Railway
Location: Jackson
Posted on: May 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Hiring Salary Range : 104,000.00 - 113,000.00This range
represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually
depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an
annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension,
Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.At CN,
everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an
interesting environment where youre part of making sure our
business is running optimally and safelyhelping keep the economy on
track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that
long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who
strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our
close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM.
The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters.
Join us!Job SummaryThe Transportation Supervisor is an entry-level
front line supervisor position responsible for meeting CNs service
commitments by managing the day-to-day train operations within a
territory or terminal and the unionized train crews associated. The
incumbent is responsible for learning the operation and organizing
the territory in order to ensure train departures and operations
are performed safely, efficiently and in compliance with governing
regulations and CNs operating rules. The Transportation Supervisor
may also be an on-call position that reports to remote locations
(line points) and deals directly with customers and main line
concerns. The incumbent will manage the day to day operations of a
24/7 function.Main ResponsibilitiesSafety Orientation,
Understanding, Compliance and Enforcement Attend Front Line
Supervisor Development Programs in order to learn and understand
the organization, operational rules and regulations Coach and train
unionized employees on safe and productive work procedures Build
safety compliance and improve safety results through regular safety
observations; provide feedback (positive and constructive) to
subordinates and take action on non-compliant behaviour Ensure safe
operation as measured by accidents and incidents and employee
injuries Achieve weekly and monthly safety observation expectations
and objectives in regards to the safety management plan Respond and
provide support to the Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent for
crossing accidents and incidents or site of an injury to support
employee reaction, work with police and manage the site until the
track and service have been restored Responsible for the draft
submission of accident and injury investigation close out Respond
and provide support to the Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent
for a dangerous good incident or leak in a yard, liaise with the
Dangerous Goods Officer and ensure employee and public well-being
is upheld Train, audit and enforce Standard Operating Procedures
Play a role in the investigation of accidents and incidentsProblem
Solving and Decision Making Attend Front Line Supervisor
Development Programs in order to learn and understand our internal
systems, process, policies and procedures for solving issues and
making decisions Maintain teamwork and order amongst staff,
contractors, and internal clients by acting with a sense of urgency
and respond to issues as they may arise Use operational data in CN
systems to identify opportunities to improve asset utilization and
service reliability, taking action for own territory and making
recommendations to CNs network implication Oversee crew
utilization, track deadheads, recrews and labour costs as well as
improve the operations and cost control in conjunction with the
Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent for the terminal Set
recover plans for service exceptions in conjunction with Rail
Traffic Control (RTC) centre, Trainmaster and Assistant
Superintendent Responsible for overseeing accurate timely reporting
of delays and identifying ways to reduce delays, managing,
monitoring and improving Initial Terminal Delay and Final Terminal
DelayPlanning and Organizing Workload Attend Front Line Supervisor
Development Programs to understand service design and support tools
in order to plan and organize workflow Work with rail traffic
control to manage train line ups and train meets to predict
estimated time of arrival and train crew needs Manage crew
productivity against switching standards, recommend improvements
when appropriate Keep track of the yard status, service
commitments, old dates, inbound arrivals, process traffic to reduce
dwell, and ensure train connections and departures meet the service
plan Determine best opportunity to move traffic against multiple
demands Give recommendations to cost control and asset utilization
in all planning and implementation Monitor customers service plan
and adjustGeneral Leadership and Supervisions of both Union
Workforce Attend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs to
understand the organizations desired leadership behaviours,
communication expectations and enforcement of the collective
agreement Communicate company goals and policies to create clear
understanding of direction and expectations to unionized employees
Conduct investigations per collective agreement and issue
discipline with support from Trainmaster or Assistant
Superintendent as well as Labour relations Develop and sustain the
right employee behaviours with feedback, recognition, reinforcement
and coaching Process the administration leave of absence and time
off requests (varies depending on location)Performance Management,
Training and Onboarding Evaluate employee performance and review
performance expectations, actual performance, and overall
performance ratings Conduct onboarding conversations to ensure
employees are adopting proper work practices, and have the
knowledge, tools and understanding to perform their job safely and
efficiently Identify and coach performance deficiencies, and take
action to build required behaviour Share best practices,
information, operational concerns and company information in order
to create transparency and clear understanding of company direction
and expectationsWorking ConditionsThe role has irregular hours
(including nights, weekends, holidays). The incumbent will work in
a combination of an office environment and the outdoors in various
types of weather and environmental conditions. The role requires
travel for company business without advance notice which may
include responding to unexpected emergency or urgent situations.
The Transportation Supervisor has an overall commitment to safety,
while working in conjunction with collective
agreement.RequirementsExperienceIndustrial Work Industrial work
experience demonstrating progression of responsibility and
complexity in a safety-compliant environmento Experience working
with heavy machineryo 4 years of supervisory experience -
management or with unionized employees*o 3 years of experience on
railroad as conductor**Any experience for these above would be
considered as an assetEducation/Certification/Designation High
School Diploma Valid Drivers Licence Certified Conductor or
Locomotive Engineer* Degree in Business or Logistics**Any education
for these above would be considered as an assetCompetencies Knows
the business and stays current with industry trends to elevate
expertise and work Tracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and
holds self accountable to meet performance expectations Inspires
others with impactful communications and adapts well to its
audience Makes informed and timely decisions to succeed Shows
initiative and empowers others to raise our collective game
Improves processes on a continuous basis to enhance safety,
security and to reduce CN's environmental footprint Identifies
risks and anticipates impacts to ensure a safe and secure
environment Time management Project managementTechnical
Skills/Knowledge General Microsoft and computer skills; especially:
Excel, Word, SRS, SAP, PAP, Applications such as RTBI, DataCity,
SmartYard Comprehensive knowledge of safe rail operating
practicesAbout CNCN is a world-class transportation leader and
trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to
the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300
million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and
finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only
railroad connecting Canadas Eastern and Western coasts with the
Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and
its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and
sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs
supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At
CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our
customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to
deliver results.by Jobble
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