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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.

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

TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of railroad operations and the CN Network
• Strong time management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and Service Reliability System (SRS)

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