Transportation Director: CI & Operations Excellence

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

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.