Production Manager #300-86-24

POSITION: Production Manager

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager Operations

DEPARTMENT: Rail Mechanical, Diesel Shop and Wheelhouse

LOCATION: North Bay

REFERENCE: 300-86-24

SALARY: $85,826 – $100,950

WHO WE ARE:

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We employ over 900 skilled professionals and are over 120 years old and proud of our heritage and connection to the communities we serve. We are focused on moving forward with the goal of being a valued leader in transportation. We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, 3 paid personal leave days along with discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:

This position manages the work, practices and procedures of the Diesel Shop and Wheelhouse. The manager will be responsible for establishing priorities, work standards, develop plans as well as performance management of staff.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide coverage and support in the absence of the Senior Manager of Operations, including oversight of all employees on the shop floor.
• Create operational and capital budget submissions.
• Manage internal and external locomotive overhauls including overseeing work processes.
• After hours work, off-site work and/or travel to attend calls, derailments and other duties as required from time-to-time.
• Monitor production schedules to ensure work is completed in accordance with customer contract obligations.
• Assist with the preparation of tender submittals and the implementation of new contracts.
• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety regulations within the workplace.
• Develop methods and techniques for productivity improvements and ensure work conforms to specifications.
• Work with Senior Management to ensure successful operations of department.
• Works collaboratively with Human Resources on employee and labour relations matter including investigations, discipline, attendance, conduct and performance management.
• Forecast and plan for required equipment for shop, including sourcing with vendors.
• Mentor and support the learning and development of shop employees, production support staff, and supervisory team.
• Oversee work processes to ensure budgets are adhered to and take action to correct/adjust as necessary.
• Manage direct supervisors and their direct reports.
• Review reports to ensure all labour is properly allocated to appropriate program(s), ensuring any discrepancies are corrected promptly.
• Support supervisors with training requirements and instruction for unionized staff

REQUIREMENTS:

• Solid understanding of safety codes and a demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious manner.
• Experience in labour and employee relations and administration of collective agreements.
• Minimum 5 years of recent management experience in a locomotive environment
• Knowledge of railway mechanical equipment would be considered an asset
• College diploma in Business Administration or equivalent experience
• Red Seal License in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Truck and Coach Technician, or Automotive Technician
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Committed to company health and safety
• Proficient use of computer systems including MS office including MS project
• Leadership training and a minimum of 5 years managing and/or supervising a team of workers in a unionized environment.
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with implementing procedure/organizational change
• Experience with managing a departmental budget.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE: August 20, 2023 no later than 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.

Ontario Northland is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources.

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