Supervisor Production

Posting Start Date: 11/12/26

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career - you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As a Supervisor, you will support the management team by providing effective leadership, overseeing planning and scheduling, and assigning manpower to specific tasks within the shop environment. You will ensure all production and service activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with company policies, industry standards, and applicable government regulations.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead job briefings, shift handovers, and safety meetings; enforce safety rules through training, testing, and tracking
• Investigate, document, and correct safety incidents and hazards in collaboration with Maintenance Manager and Health & Safety Committee
• Drive and communicate KPIs; perform root cause analysis to align teams with business objectives
• Provide clear, timely performance feedback and apply balanced corrective actions when required
• Coordinate with management to meet production and customer requirements
• Manage inventory levels and parts ordering within limits using SAP; support budget control initiatives
• Maintain positive labour relations and ensure collective agreement compliance
• Support continuous improvement, Lean initiatives, and operational efficiency
• Lead and support mechanical and electrical response during incidents per the Emergency Response Plan
  
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Electrical, Millwright, Industrial Electrician trade certification with red seal preferred
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting (hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems)
• Knowledge of PLCs, motors, drives, conveyors, industrial automation and locomotiver maintenance
• Maintenance cost control, budget management, and spare parts inventory planning
• Ability to balance reactive maintenance with long-term reliability initiatives
• Effective collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP knowledge an asset
• Knowledge of collective agreements/non-union policies; adaptable to diverse teams and equipment
  
  

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program
  
  

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
  
  

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 106696
• Department: Mechanical Loco
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External