Senior Manager, Mechanical

The incumbent is responsible for managing and overseeing locomotive and/or car inspection and repair operations for their assigned shops and divisions. The role is accountable for understanding the needs of internal customers and the functions goals as well as providing strong leadership and productivity focus. The incumbent uses depth experience and knowledge of best practices in order to establish a clear vision and goals for employees.

Main Responsibilities

· Analyze data and identify opportunities for improvement

· Create lean processes that drive optimal productivity and cost effectiveness

· Improve service and support for demand and scheduled repairs

· Establish a strong culture of safety and loyalty

· Supervise management and, unionized employees to ensure

Mechanical work is performed within CN and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards

· Handle day-to-day issues, along with hourly performance issues including conducting investigations, taking appropriate steps to correct performance issues, and responding to grievances

· Handle budgets, workforce productivity and headcount within CN policies and guiding principles

· Operate in conjunction with appropriate collective bargaining agreements

· Formalize work activity processes and coordinate changes and enhancements with staff and Transportation Department peers

· Develop and implement action plans and goals for supervisory staff and monitor development to ensure continued improvement

· Provide technical expertise as necessary in support of mechanical operations

· Assist with various projects

Working Conditions

The role is primarily performed indoors but may have periods of outdoor work in various types of weather and environmental conditions. The incumbent must be available to work shifts and weekends based on operational demands. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and complex situations.

The role requires occasional (up to 25%) travel, which may include overnight stays away from home based on territory requirements.

Requirements

Experience

Mechanical

· Minimum 7 years of management experience in unionized shops or operational facilities.

oMinimum 3 years of experience managing large budgets

oExperience in a highly regulated environment

oRailway industry experience*

* Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

· Post-Secondary Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering*

· Six Sigma Black Belt Certification*

· Valid Driver’s Licence

* Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

· Leads by example for the safety and security of all

· Considers ESG principals in all operations

· Collaborates with others and shares information

· Sets direction and inspires others

· Communicates with impact

· Demonstrates agility and drives change

· Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

· Applies critical thinking

Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Strong financial acumen and asset utilization

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)