• Req ID: 100384
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Davenport, Iowa
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 80-90%

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit cpr.ca/en/about-cp.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Provide the required leadership to safely execute assigned Production projects. Manage the daily operation of Production projects. Provide leadership accountability for inputs and outputs of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure regulatory compliance for respective project assignments;
• Ensures the application of CP policies, safety practices, and procedures by all direct reports;
• Delivers specified safety, service, and financial outputs/results expected within assigned projects;
• Investigate failures of CP policies, safety practices and procedures;
• Participate in the development of and Implement work processes/changes that achieve continuous improvement;
• Delivers expected quality to the approved scope of work;
• Executes work in a manner consistent with labor agreements;
• Maintains cross functional relationships and ensures clear cross functional working relationships between all direct reports;
• Coach direct reports to improve their effectiveness;
• Reviews planned capital work, confirms material and execution requirements, advises internal customers on work execution requirements.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• 5 years of progressive Supervisory experience in Track Renewal/Maintenance;
• Working knowledge of FRA Regulations pertaining to track maintenance and construction and railway safety rules and practices;
• Demonstrated capability to apply relevant knowledge and technical skills to monitor and direct assigned project work;
• Capability to manage a project plan/schedule;
• Ability to manage priorities and ensure delivery of planned/expected key performance metrics;
• People leadership skills;

• Ability to influence peers, cross functional co-managers and leadership team;
• Ability to drill down, understand root cause and resolve complex issues;
• Knowledge of computer systems.

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with national 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 CP. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.