General Manager, Transportation Division

Description

This leadership position directs overall railroad operating functions for an assigned territory. It provides direction and leadership to ensure efficient, safe and effective transportation services. Areas of responsibility may include operations, budget, maintenance, compliance, human resources and safety.

Accountabilities

• Provides oversight for management of transportation operations for assigned territory, including maintenance, safety, FRA regulations, process improvement, and labor relations needs.
• Manages division budget responsibility and accountability.
• Ensures availability of resources to perform day-today operations, maintenance and training.
• Oversees management of division staff to include management and union employees.
• Leads safety program in his/her territory.
• Top-level first responder with respect to derailments.
• Enforces policies and procedures in his/her territory; ensures compliance with federal and state human resources legislation in the territory.
• Teams cross-functionally with Marketing, Mechanical, Engineering, HR, etc.
• Coordinates with general chairman and local chairman.
• Adheres to KCS principles of leadership.
• Exemplifies KCS Vision, Values, and Culture in each and every interaction with team, clients, and stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in a job related major field of study
• Minimum twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience, including leading and managing complex projects or programs with outcome focused deliverables, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five (5) years of managerial experience

Preferred

• 5 years experience in transportation, safety and training preferred.

Working Conditions

• On-call responsibilities are an essential function of this job. Employees must have the ability and willingness to support operations of mission critical systems and/or processes 24 hours per day/7 days per week. On-call assignments may include after-hours, weekends and holidays.
• Business travel is an essential requirement of this job. Employees must be able and willing to travel away from their primary work location up to 50% of the time.

We Offer:

• Complete health and welfare benefits package
• Competitive salary
• Incentive plan
• Railroad Retirement benefits
• 401k savings
• Leave/vacation plan

The duties listed are representative of the job; however, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties a person may be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.

EEO Statement

We value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Company Overview

In 1887, Arthur Stilwell constructed a north-south railroad while others were heading east and west, setting the tone for a century-old legacy of outstanding vision; entrepreneurial spirit; resilience in the face of adversity; and, willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. Building on that legacy, our culture is further defined by a new vision for the future and a core set of values - Safety, Customer Focus, Communication, Teamwork, Initiative & Innovation, and Diversity & Civility. We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business we do.

In addition to a culture that allows employees to thrive, we encourage resourcefulness with an award, recognizing employees who see a problem (or opportunity), find a solution, and use whatever authority and resources are available to get a job done well - accomplishing what was previously thought could not be done.

If you want to do work that is creative and strategic, be heard, grow professionally, be valued by your employer, and know that you are making an important contribution to an essential industry, a global supply chain, and the larger economy, Kansas City Southern may be the place for you.