Nicolas Klein
About Nicolas Klein
Nicolas Klein serves as the Assistant Vice President of Operations Technology, Analytics, and Resource Planning at Kansas City Southern, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in various roles within the company, including Director of Business Excellence and Superintendent of Network Operations.
Work at Kansas City Southern
Nicolas Klein has held multiple positions at Kansas City Southern since 2014. He began as a Business Process Analyst (Six Sigma Black Belt) from 2014 to 2016. He then served as Manager of Business Excellence for one year from 2016 to 2017. Following this, he was appointed Director of Business Excellence from 2017 to 2019. Klein transitioned to the role of Superintendent Network Operations, where he worked from 2019 to 2021. In 2021, he became Assistant Vice President Operations Technology, Analytics and Resource Planning, a position he continues to hold. He also serves as Business Transformation Director since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Nicolas Klein earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia, completing his studies from 2004 to 2009. He further advanced his education by obtaining two Master's Degrees from the same institution between 2012 and 2014. One Master's Degree is in Industrial Engineering, and the other is in Business Administration and Management. His educational background equips him with expertise in operations technology, analytics, and resource planning.
Background
Nicolas Klein has a professional background centered around operations and business excellence within the transportation sector. His career at Kansas City Southern spans nearly a decade, during which he has progressed through various roles that emphasize operational efficiency and strategic planning. His experience includes significant responsibilities in business transformation and analytics.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at Kansas City Southern, Nicolas Klein has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving operational performance and resource planning. His roles have involved implementing business excellence strategies and leveraging analytics to enhance network operations. Klein's work as a Six Sigma Black Belt indicates a focus on process improvement and efficiency.