Logistics Operations Leader

Central States Mfg,; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central States Mfg. in Missouri seeks an experienced Logistics Supervisor to oversee daily shipping, route planning, and carrier assignments to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

You will lead, train, and develop the logistics team, collaborate with Production, Customer Service, and Sales to align logistics with order fulfillment, and maintain DOT/OSHA compliance. The role emphasizes cost control, continuous improvement through Lean initiatives, and performance metrics such as

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Logistics or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 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

• Oversee daily logistics operations, including shipping schedules and carrier assignments.
• Monitor shipment tracking and address delays to meet service levels.
• Lead, train, and develop logistics staff for high performance and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Production, Customer Service, and Sales to align logistics with orders.
• Ensure DOT/OSHA compliance and accurate driver/fleet documentation.
• Analyze metrics (on-time delivery, freight costs, claims) and drive improvements.
• Support cost-control by evaluating carrier performance and load optimization.
• Champion Lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput.

Skills

Logistics ops

Team leadership

DOT compliance

Lean CI

Operations planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Logistics

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Central States Mfg. in Missouri seeks an experienced Logistics Supervisor to oversee daily shipping, route planning, and carrier assignments to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

You will lead, train, and develop the logistics team, collaborate with Production, Customer Service, and Sales to align logistics with order fulfillment, and maintain DOT/OSHA compliance. The role emphasizes cost control, continuous improvement through Lean initiatives, and performance metrics such as