Manager Mechanical

CPKC•Laredo, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Mechanical leads a team responsible for safe, efficient, and compliant railway operations. The role promotes a strong safety culture, ensures compliance with regulatory and maintenance standards, and drives performance across safety, service, productivity, and financial measures. The position is based in Laredo, Texas, with 10–20% travel. The position may be relocated based on organizational requirements. The manager may be required to obtain or maintain conductor or locomotive engineer certification or qualification.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency.
Valid driver's license.
At least 2 years of working knowledge of railway operations (road, yard, car, or mechanical) in a leadership role.
Availability to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on call.
Ability to interact efficiently and positively with governmental representatives and stakeholders.
Ability to investigate root causes and resolve complex issues.
Strong self-motivation and ability to make decisions within limits of authority.

Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators so teams understand train service operations and their role in achieving results.
Ensure compliance with safety and accident-prevention policies, regulations, and principles; lead incident-prevention initiatives and enforce the local safety plan.
Communicate regularly with field operations to ensure train services meet internal and external customer expectations.
Build and sustain relationships with local union officials, including overseeing gain-sharing activities where applicable.
Implement Lean recommendations to improve productivity and operational effectiveness, and champion Lean philosophy and principles.
Ensure timely completion of car repairs, cycle-time targets, and key operational metrics.
Lead mechanical teams during train incidents within the jurisdiction to restore service safely and efficiently while minimizing equipment loss or damage; collaborate with Field Operations and Engineering partners.