Manager, Engineering Materials - Jobs in Yorkville

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At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you #39;re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safelyhelping 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 SummaryThe Manager, Engineering Materials is responsible for handling the coordination of all new engineering materials movements to meet demands registered in the Engineering Capital Planning System (ECPS). Moreover, the role coordinates the movement of cars for scrap materials to disposable outlets and handles the scrap tie program.Main ResponsibilitiesNew Material Movement· Lead a team of Material Officers to ensure new material requests are delivered on time, minor Other Track Materials (OTM) are diligently charged out and ECPS is up to date· Ensure smooth material flow and escalate, if necessary· Coordinate to ensure empty and load cars are flowing to and from suppliers as per Engineering needs· Review completed programs to confirm charge outsScrap Ties· Maintain an inventory of scrap ties on the property· Develop and execute a pickup plan annually in conjunction with regional forces· Handle the scrap tie pickup and disposal budgets· Handle the allocation and billing of scarp tie cars· Lead the movement of loaded cars to disposable outlets· Review and approve scrap tie disposal outlet invoices· Coordinate billing of empty cars as per field request· Provide monthly report on scrap tie program statusScrap Rail· Maintain an inventory of scrap rail on the property· Develop and execute a pickup plan annually in conjunction with regional forces· Handle the allocation and billing of scarp rail OCS cars· Lead the movement of loaded cars to disposable outlets· Coordinate billing of empty cars as per field requestWorking ConditionsThe role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The position requires occasional field visits in various types of weather and environmental conditions. The role requires minimal travel (5%) within the United States (U.S.) and Canada. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. The role requires being on-call to respond to critical incidents.RequirementsExperienceRail Track Construction, Project Management or Rail Logistics· Minimum 5 years of experience in rail track construction, project management or rail logisticsEducation/Certification/Designation· High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)· Bachelor #39;s Degree in Logistics or EngineeringAny designation for these above would be considered as an assetCompetencies· Demonstrates agility and drives change· Knows the business and stays current on industry needs· Applies critical thinking· Sets direction and inspires others· Communicates with impact· Collaborates with others and shares information· Demonstrates active listening· Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders· Identifies potential safety and security risks· Leads by example for the safety and security of allTechnical Skills/Knowledge· Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams), Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Service Reliability System (SRS), and ECPSAbout CNCN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada #39;s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.At CN, we are dedicated to building North America #39;ssafest, (https://www.cn.ca/en/safety/) mostinclusive (https://www.cn.ca/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) andsustainable (https://www.cn.ca/en/delivering-responsibly/environment/) railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don #39;t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don #39;t see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.