Director Transportation

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Railroad Retirement

Health care options

HSA with employer contributions

Life and disability insurance

Family benefits

Travel and wellness discounts

Annual bonus

Generous paid time off

Benefits overview

Job summary

BNSF Railway in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement professional to join the Transportation Department's CI team. You will lead cross-functional projects, analyze data, and drive process improvements across merchandise terminals.

This role requires 7+ years railroad experience, 5+ years leading front-line supervisors, and advanced skills in Excel, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau. Travel up to 75% is expected. BNSF offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of railroad or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years leading operating front-line supervisors.
• Willing to relocate anywhere on the BNSF Railway operating system.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and analytics tools.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support merchandise terminal processes and tools for planning and operations.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts with terminal leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain operational process documents and best practices.
• Train and mentor field personnel on tools and CI methodologies.
• Lead cross-departmental projects and perform data analysis to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with Operations, Corporate Measures, Service Design, bnsf | tech, division operations and NOC leadership.
• Travel up to 75%.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Analytics

Critical thinking

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field

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.

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.

At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum 7 years of railroad or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years leading operating front-line supervisors preferred
• Does not require BNSF's assistance, now or in the future, (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) to obtain, maintain, or extend employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).
• Able and willing to relocate anywhere on the BNSF Railway operating system (western 28 states) upon hire, career progression, and/or business needs. If you have any location restrictions, please answer "No.".
• Capable of visually distinguishing among red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light) colors & able to see at night AND I am able to hear and, with training, distinguish auditory signals.
• Strong understanding of key operational metrics and railroad terminal processes
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and related measurement/analytics tools
• Proven ability to quickly analyze and synthesize complex data from multiple sources
• Strong critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting to all levels, translating technical topics for non-technical audiences, collaborating with business process experts, and training others in best practices
• Self-starter able to work effectively in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to organize and lead teams and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:

• An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
• A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
• Family benefits includingparental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
• Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
• Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
• Generous leave / time off policies.
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BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.