Director Transportation

BNSF; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

BNSF Railway in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a leader to coordinate and oversee the complex logistics of rail transportation, interfacing with frontline teams and executives. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have experience leading large transportation operations, a track record of driving continuous improvement, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives while traveling up to 75% of the time.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale railroad or transportation operations.
• Ability to manage frontline leaders and be comfortable in data-driven discussions with senior executives.
• Strong commitment to safety and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Merchandise Terminal processes and operational execution while serving as a performance/process resource for planning, technology, merchandise tools, terminal processing tools, and operations.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts by engaging terminal leaders, facilitating cross-functional workshops and problem-solving, participating in performance reviews, and driving local and network process improvements.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain operational process documents and best practices, including the Issue Resolution Process, to ensure consistent understanding of terminal expectations and sustainable improvements.
• Train, mentor, and communicate with field personnel and front-line leaders on new tools, enhancements, and CI methodologies, including facilitating FLS training modules.
• Lead and support cross-departmental projects, performing operational and data analysis to identify root causes, enhance transportation tools, and simultaneously manage multiple initiatives through to completion.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Corporate Measures, Service Design, bnsf | tech, division operations and NOC leadership, and the Continuous Improvement Team to align with key performance indicators and present recommendations to all levels of management.
• Travel up to 75%.

Job description

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Job Location:Fort Worth
Other Potential Locations:Fort Worth, TX
Anticipated Start Date:11/16/2026
Salary Range:$200,000 - $225,000

These ranges reflect what BNSF Railway reasonably expects to pay for this position, based on the role’s level, scope, and responsibilities. Final compensation and position level will be determined by factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This role will also be eligible for variable cash incentive bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

The BNSF Railway's Transportation Department plays a crucial role in ensuring the timely and safe movement of goods across one of North America's largest freight rail transportation networks. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating and overseeing the complex logistics of rail transportation. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to safety, leadership, problem-solving skills, and a dedication to enhancing the efficiency and reliability of our transportation services. They would have successfully led large-scale railroad or transportation operations, brings deep experience managing frontline leaders, and is equally comfortable in the field and in data-driven discussions with senior executives.

This position will work with the Continuous Improvement Team in support of the Transportation Department.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Support Merchandise Terminal processes and operational execution while serving as a performance/process resource for planning, technology, merchandise tools, terminal processing tools, and operations.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts by engaging terminal leaders, facilitating cross-functional workshops and problem-solving, participating in performance reviews, and driving local and network process improvements.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain operational process documents and best practices, including the Issue Resolution Process, to ensure consistent understanding of terminal expectations and sustainable improvements.
• Train, mentor, and communicate with field personnel and front-line leaders on new tools, enhancements, and CI methodologies, including facilitating FLS training modules.
• Lead and support cross-departmental projects, performing operational and data analysis to identify root causes, enhance transportation tools, and simultaneously manage multiple initiatives through to completion.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Corporate Measures, Service Design, bnsf | tech, division operations and NOC leadership, and the Continuous Improvement Team to align with key performance indicators and present recommendations to all levels of management.
• Travel up to 75%.

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position.This is notan exhaustive list of the position’s duties.

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