Director Intermodal & Automotive Operations

Join CPKC North Americas 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 youre not just building a careeryoure part of something bigger. Together we move goods connect people and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Director Intermodal & Automotive Operations is a key leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence across all aspects of Intermodal and Automotive Operations within an assigned territory. This leader will inspire and develop a high-performing team of CPKC employees delivering exceptional results in safety service asset utilization cost management and workforce engagement. Operating in a fast-paced highly strategic environment the Director will leverage strong leadership sound judgment and a relentless sense of urgency to optimize performance enhance customer experience and support the continued growth of the business.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead the execution of business strategy and operating plans for Intermodal and Automotive terminals across the assigned territory.
• Drive daily operational performance by achieving safety service productivity and cost KPI objectives.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for operational issues impacting network performance customer service terminal operations and commercial objectives.
• Champion a culture of safety compliance accountability and continuous improvement across all facilities.
• Optimize terminal fluidity and network efficiency through effective train design capacity planning and resource allocation.
• Develop coach and manage leaders through performance management career development succession planning and accountability.
• Ensure terminal service metrics including truck dwell and operational efficiency targets consistently meet customer and business expectations.
• Manage strategic relationships with contractors and vendors including contract administration RFPs performance management and resource planning.
• Oversee facility security equipment regulatory compliance and capital planning initiatives to support current and future operational growth.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma/GED required; Bachelors degree in Logistics Transportation Business or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in rail transportation terminal operations logistics or a related operational leadership environment.
• Extensive knowledge of rail operations including intermodal and automotive terminal environments.
• Proven leadership experience developing coaching and leading diverse unionized non-union and contractor workforces.
• Strong understanding of collective bargaining agreements labor relations and applicable employment laws.
• Valid drivers license if required
• Valid passport with ability to travel to U.S./CAN without restrictions if required

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
• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety critical 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.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Drivers license verification and driving history
• Passport verification
• 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).

• Req ID: 106345
• Department: Network & Capacity Management
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Bensenville Illinois
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 30-40%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 2
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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