Director, Automotive Supply Chain Growth

Montreal, Quebec, CA

1 day ago

Canadian National Exhibition

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Director, Automotive Supply Chain Growth is responsible for the commercial and operational alignment relative to the coordination of the Automotive network within Sales and Marketing including the oversight of functions within the CN subsidiary Autoport and CN Autoramps. The position is accountable for the overall success of Autoport, and leads associated Managers and Departments (e.g., Facility Operations, Safety, Customer Service, Labour Relations (LR) and Human Resources (HR), Information and Technology (I&T), Claims and Insurance, and Equipment Reliability. The role validates the success of people and processes required to maintain Autoport’s viability as a safe, efficient, and profitable organization, and ensures effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

· Create a culture of continuous improvement and accountability at the right level of the organization

· Maintain or improve commercial and operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Perform monthly financial reviews

Safety

· Embed behavioural leadership initiatives across all facilities

· Lead safety governance

· Lead and develop successful execution of Annual Safety Action Plan

· Meet or exceed all lagging safety metrics

Strategy, Growth, and Stakeholder Collaboration

· Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on new business

· Research and lead innovation projects to improve efficiency and safety

· Develop short- and long-term strategies for facility operations to support maintaining and growing business

· Attend and participate in industry and customer meetings

People Leadership

· Foster an environment of empowerment and development

· Create opportunities for growth and development at all levels of the organization

· Focus on developing leaders of leaders in support of the succession planning model

· Design and implement engagement plans in support of continuously improving engagement scores at all levels

· Ensure competitive compensation packages in place for Autoport subsidiary

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday plus 24/7 emergency availability for security and safety situations. The role requires occasional field work (up to 20%) where they may be exposed to undesirable weather conditions. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle fast-paced decision making and high-pressure situations. The role requires occasional travel (up to 40%) within the US and Canada.

Requirements

Experience

Railroad Operations

· Minimum of 10+ years of experience in railroad operations

o Experience working in a unionized environment

o Experience in leading teams

Education/Certification/Designation

· Bachelor’s Degree in business or logistics*

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

Competencies

· Demonstrates agility and drives change

· Knows the business and stays current on industry needs