Logistics Operations Lead: On-Time Delivery & Lean

Central States; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Central States seeks a Logistics Supervisor to oversee daily logistics operations, including shipping schedules, route planning, and carrier assignments to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

You will monitor shipment tracking, address delays, and collaborate with Production, Customer Service and Sales to align priorities with order fulfillment goals. DOT regulations and Lean initiatives are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in logistics, shipping, or transportation operations.
• 1+ year of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily logistics operations, including shipping schedules, route planning, and carrier assignments.
• Monitor shipment tracking and address delays or service issues to meet service-level expectations.
• Lead, train, and develop logistics team members for high performance and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Production, Customer Service, and Sales to align logistics with order fulfillment goals.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and internal safety standards; maintain driver and fleet documentation.
• Analyze key metrics (on-time delivery, freight costs, claims) and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Logistics experience

Supervisory experience

DOT regulations

Transportation management systems

Education

Associate degree in Logistics/Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Central States seeks a Logistics Supervisor to oversee daily logistics operations, including shipping schedules, route planning, and carrier assignments to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

You will monitor shipment tracking, address delays, and collaborate with Production, Customer Service and Sales to align priorities with order fulfillment goals. DOT regulations and Lean initiatives are preferred.