Railway Shop Foreman

**OWS Railcar** a company of Mansour Canadian Rail and is looking for a Railway Shop Foreman/Supervisor. **OWS Railcar** leverages its unique capabilities to support customers in the railway industry in such areas as passenger, freight, mining, steel production, forestry, and agriculture**.**

The Railway Shop Foreman/Supervisor role includes acting as the front-line supervisor in a skilled trades, manufacturing, or production operation: a person who plans, organizes, and controls the operations of the shop; supervises, trains and develops staff. The Railway Shop Foreman/ Supervisor will report directly to the Divisional Manager.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assure the safe performance of duties by their employees in accordance with Safety Policies
- Responsible for safe and efficient repair procedures.
- Instruct and train employees in the repair of railcars in compliance with current Company and Industry standards.
- Foster positive employee relations and ensure conformance to the Company's Policies and Procedures.
- Maintain efficient and productive operation in accordance with Company goals.
- Control expenses related to the location's operations and distribution of labour.
- Assist with repairs when needed.

**REQUIREMENT & QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 5 years + experience and complete understanding of AAR/M-1003-M-1002.
- Knowledge of all mechanical components and safety requirements.
- Strong computer skills required /Excel/Word.
- Strong Welding background preferred.
- Shop purchasing/equipment maintenance experience.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to steel-toed boots, eye protection, earplugs, gloves, and hot work PPE.
- **Ontario driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.**:

- **MUST be able to successfully pass all required training, background check, and drug and alcohol testing.**

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
- The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- Both general office environment with moderate noise level, and highly focused outdoor environment with infrequent high noise level. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to move about (stand, walk). The employee must occasionally lift and/or transport up to25 pounds and infrequently lift/transport over 50 pounds. Mobility is essential throughout all work areas.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sarnia, ON N7T 0A2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person