John Morris
About John Morris
John Morris is an experienced conductor and brakeman currently working at Kansas City Southern Railway, where he has been employed since 2011. He has held various engineering and managerial roles in the manufacturing sector prior to his current position.
Work at Kansas City Southern Railway
John Morris has worked at Kansas City Southern Railway in various roles. He served as a Conductor/Brakeman from 2006 to 2009 in Wylie, Texas, and again from 2011 to the present. In total, he has over 16 years of experience with the company. Additionally, he held the position of Assistant Trainmaster from 2009 to 2011 in the Lake Charles, Louisiana area.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his tenure at Kansas City Southern Railway, John Morris held several engineering and managerial positions. He worked as an Engineering Manager at Newell Rubbermaid from 1992 to 1995. He also served as a Manufacturing Engineer at Cooper Industries from 1986 to 1989. Other notable roles include Manager of Manufacturing Engineering at Dresser Wayne from 1997 to 2000 and Sourcing Leader at GE for a brief period in 1996 to 1997.
Education and Expertise
John Morris studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1984 to 1986. He also attended GMI for further education. His academic background supports his extensive experience in engineering and manufacturing roles across various industries.
Background in Manufacturing Engineering
John Morris has a strong background in manufacturing engineering, having worked in various capacities in this field. He was a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at LifeSparc Inc. from 2003 to 2004 and a Materials Manager at Solectron Global Services from 2000 to 2002. His experience spans multiple companies and roles, contributing to his expertise in manufacturing processes.