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**:

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

**REQUIREMENTS**:

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

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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