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Position Announcement: Manager Operations Research at Norfolk Southern

  • 1.  Position Announcement: Manager Operations Research at Norfolk Southern

    Posted 03-10-2016 07:42

    The Operations Research Department at Norfolk Southern develops analytical models and decision support systems to improve processes, increase revenues, and reduce cost. We currently have a manager position opening. As a team lead, you will participate in identifying business requirements, collecting and performing data analysis, developing models, deploying models to production, and generating reports/recommendations for management to address business needs. 

     

    Position Title: Manager Operations Research

     

    Primary Purpose:

    Provides management with recommendations for the use of analytical models and decision support systems to improve business processes, increase revenues, and reduce costs.

     

    Principal Duties:

    • Manages projects and provides hands-on leadership in design and development of operations research models and decision support systems.

    • Mentors, manages and guides employees and contractors to effectively utilize operations research techniques and computer science skills in delivering decision support systems.

    • Collaborates with various departments to identify opportunities for process improvement by using decision tools to develop project proposals and to manage projects through to completion.

     

    To submit your application, please visit the job application URL:

    careers.nscorp.com/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/...

     

    Please contact Clark Cheng (clark.cheng@nscorp.com) or Edward Lin (edward.lin@nscorp.com) if you have any questions.

     

    Company

    Norfolk Southern is one of the nation's premier transportation companies specializing in freight railroading. We operate

    approximately 21,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serve every major container port in the

    eastern United States, and provide efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern has the most extensive

    intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of coal and industrial products.

    We are a team of more than 28,000 employees working together to maintain our reputation as "The Thoroughbred of

    Transportation". As an industry leader, Norfolk Southern offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

    Equal opportunity employer including veterans and disabled.

     

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    Edward Lin, Ph.D.

    Sr. Project Manager Operations Research

    Norfolk Southern Corporation

    Atlanta GA

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