Manager Mechanical

CPKC•Kansas City, MO

1d•$105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Mechanical ensures mechanical activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory, maintenance, and company standards. The role provides leadership to improve safety, service reliability, productivity, and financial outcomes, while promoting accountability and continuous improvement. The position is based in Kansas City, Missouri, is onsite, and includes 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 in 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 stakeholders.
Ability to investigate root causes and resolve complex issues.
Strong self-motivation and ability to make decisions within limits of authority.
Successful pre-employment medical assessment, including physical, vision, and hearing assessments, and a negative company drug test.
Successful background investigation, including criminal history check, education verification, professional references, driver’s license verification and driving history, and Social Security Number verification.
May be required to obtain or maintain conductor or locomotive engineer certification or qualification.

Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators so direct and indirect reports understand the train service business and their roles.
Implement accident-prevention initiatives and ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, regulations, and general safety principles; ensure subordinates carry out local safety plan activities.
Communicate and coordinate regularly with field operations to ensure train services meet internal and external customer expectations.
Maintain communication and relationships with local union officials, including monitoring gain-sharing activities as applicable.
Implement lean continuous-improvement recommendations to improve operational productivity and effectiveness, and support Lean philosophy and principles.
Ensure locomotive and car bad-order repairs, cycle time, and key metrics meet expectations.
Lead mechanical forces at train incidents within the jurisdiction, handling incidents safely and restoring service efficiently with minimum loss or equipment damage, while assisting Field Operations and Engineering partners.