• Req ID: 100584
• Department: Operations Southern Division
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: Level 5
• Compensation Rate:
• Job Available to: Internal & External
• Deadline to apply: 02/27/2023

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts, providing 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.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The CMC Shift supervisor provides front line management and leadership to Crew Dispatchers and ensures that all related operational needs (inputs and outputs) are safely and effectively realized.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Accountable for ensuring that all Crew Dispatchers are working safely, efficiently and effectively as per plan in order to meet operational requirements;

• Accountable to ensure that Crew Dispatchers are provided with the necessary bulletins and documentation, as required;

• Accountable to ensure that daily job briefings are conducted with Crew Dispatchers and that manpower availability, operating conditions and job requirements are effectively communicated with staff;

• Accountable to ensure that all manpower availability reports are reviewed and deemed accurate before releasing on behalf of the Crew Management Center;

• Accountable to ensure that Personal Leave Thresholds are maintained on a terminal by terminal basis in accordance with established criteria;
• Accountable to perform all required CMC staff productivity measurements and audits;

• Accountable to ensure that all CMC/CMA troubleshooting requirements are addressed in a timely manner;

• Accountable to ensure that all Crew Dispatcher staffing requirements are realized and vacancies filled during off hours (e.g. weekends and evenings);

• Accountable for ensuring that all MTOD rules violations, operational issues, delays, etc. are properly reported and addressed, where necessary;

• Authority to assign work and overtime required in order to meet business commitments;

• Accountable to ensure that all CMA/VRU outages are reported;

• Accountable to ensure that Personal Leave Thresholds are maintained on a terminal by terminal basis in accordance with established criteria; advise Field when exceptions occur;
• Accountable for creating new profiles, decisions tables of new train run and assignments;

• Accountable to ensure that any systemic CMA related malfunctions/problems are identified and reported.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• University Degree or equivalent industry knowledge;
• 2 years railway operations experience;

• Preference given to candidates with strong Knowledge of Corporate operating systems/applications e.g. CMA, Crew Balancer;

• Strong verbal and written communication skills;

• Strong leadership skills – ability to engage and direct immediate reports and unionized staff as well as influence stratum 3, 4 leaders;

• Required to work shift work (24/7 364 days per year).

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.

Drug Test Elements:

CP is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. All new hires are required to undergo a drug screen. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping CP safe and drug free.

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.