**Description****Accountabilities**- Serves as the Business Excellence resource for specific project execution, data analysis, and solution implementation.- Works with process owners and business unit leaders to define objectives related to Lean Six Sigma; applies Lean methodology and Six Sigma expertise to improve operational efficiency and quality.- Reviews current business practices and challenges processes for opportunities and improvement; develops recommendations and controls for sustained improvements.- Helps to develop the Business Excellence training toolkit and training materials for the enterprise and provides teachable points during the project execution.- Develops current and future state process maps for identified processes.- Works with the Business Excellence departmental leadership to collaborate and provide advice on project timelines and deliverables from a process improvement perspective.- Reports out to Business Excellence and business unit leadership on status of project as well requests additional support when needed. Takes the lead on incorporating other resources into projects as needed.- Travels to project locations to observe processes and interview front line employees.- Develops and distributes project specific communications for Business Excellence and business unit leadership, as well as team centric communication with a consistent cadence.- Understands the relevant business metrics and applies effective tactics to sustain a culture of operational effectiveness that produces teams of high performing, engaged and empowered operational leaders.- Identifies when a rule/regulation/policy has been violated and has one-on-one accountability conversations with an individual who has not met expectations, using CPKC Consequence Leadership tools, and have the individual produce better results.- Demonstrates CPKC's commitment to its cultural foundation of respect by using communication and interpersonal skills to enhance inclusion, civility, respect, innovation, safety, customer focus, teamwork within CPKC, while encouraging and enabling others to do the same.- Exemplifies CPKC's Vision, Values, and Culture interactions with coworkers, business partners, customers and stakeholders.**Required**- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Industrial Engineering or a related major field of study- Minimum two (2) years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience- Working knowledge of SIMIO, JMP, SigmaXL, Minitab, Python, R or other statistical software package- Statistical modeling, and Statistical process control (SPC)- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Training- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills- Strong communication and presentation abilities- Troubleshooting expertise and attention to detail**Preferred**- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Training, or willing to obtain- Supply chain management experience- Railroad industry experience- Experience working with distributed teams- Experience with creating and managing optimization models**Working Conditions**- Ability to travel internationally based upon project demands- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio,- Ability to manage multiple sets of priorities and deliverables in a fast-pace environment- Strong facilitation, active listening, and interpersonal skills- Ability to develop and foster strong relationships with business units- Ability to deal with complex situations holistically- This position has a regular full-time schedule with a normal work week of Monday through Friday in the office. There may be a need for occasional work after hours or weekends- This position may require mínimal travel up to 25% of the time**We Offer**- Complete health and welfare benefits package- Competitive salary- Incentive plan- Vacation plan**Additional Information****CPKC** reaffirm our declaration of commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination by explicitly declaring the prohibition of requesting medical test of non-pregnancy and HIV as requirements for employment.Through the previous statement, it is allowed to be known to our internal and external applicants through our publications of vacant positions, providing an inclusive environment for all applicants, however, in critical roles that involve security for our environment, specific tests may be taken for some positions, which is established by the government, we compromise to guarantee a safe and secure environment with zero tolerance for discrimination, aligned with our principles of labor equality and non-discrimination.**EEO Statement**We value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer while providing reasonable accommodations for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexu
