Transportation Supervisor

Cn&Co - Flint, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Flint, MI

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Transportation Supervisor is an entry-level front line supervisor responsible for managing day-to-day train operations within a territory or terminal, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational rules. This role involves coaching unionized train crews, responding to incidents, and maintaining service commitments in a 24/7 operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs to learn 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.
• Ensure safe operation as measured by accidents and incidents and employee injuries.
• Achieve weekly and monthly safety observation expectations in regards to the safety management plan.
• Respond to crossing accidents and incidents, supporting employee reaction and managing the site until service is restored.
• Draft submission of accident and injury investigation close out.
• Respond to dangerous goods incidents, liaising with the Dangerous Goods Officer.
• Train, audit, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures.
• Investigate accidents and incidents as necessary.
• Maintain teamwork and order amongst staff and contractors.
• Use operational data to identify opportunities for improvement in asset utilization and service reliability.
• Oversee crew utilization and track labor costs.
• Set recovery plans for service exceptions in conjunction with Rail Traffic Control.
• Oversee accurate reporting of delays and identify ways to reduce them.
• Plan and organize workflow with rail traffic control to manage train line ups.
• Manage crew productivity against switching standards and recommend improvements.
• Monitor customer service plans and adjust as necessary.
• Communicate company goals and policies to unionized employees.
• Conduct investigations per collective agreement and issue discipline as needed.
• Evaluate employee performance and conduct onboarding conversations.
• Identify and coach performance deficiencies.

Requirements

• Industrial work experience demonstrating progression of responsibility in a safety-compliant environment.
• Experience working with heavy machinery.
• 4 years of supervisory experience with management or unionized employees.
• 3 years of experience on railroad as conductor.
• High School Diploma.
• Valid Driver's Licence.
• Certified Conductor or Locomotive Engineer (preferred).
• Degree in Business or Logistics (preferred).
• General Microsoft and computer skills, especially Excel, Word, SRS, SAP, PAP.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a safety-compliant environment with heavy machinery.
• Degree in Business or Logistics.

Benefits

• Paid training opportunities for career development.
• Recognition for hard work and contributions to safety and efficiency.