Transportation Manager

Pay: $75,000-$85,000 Annually

Location: Springfield, MO

The Role

The Transportation Manager provides organization leadership and operational oversight for CSI’s transportation and freight activities across both Distribution and Project business models. This role is responsible for establishing transportation strategy, standards, systems, and escalation frameworks while ensuring consistent, cost-effective, and reliable execution across all sites.

The Transportation Manager owns carrier relationships, transportation systems (including Epicor QuickShip and future TMS solutions), freight claims outcomes, and in-transit performance accountability. This position provides functional leadership to Shipping Coordinators across all facilities and is directly responsible for shipment tracking, exception management, claims, and import/export shipment coordination.

About CSI

CSI provides state-of-the-art stainless-steel process equipment and service for manufacturers in the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries.

We are a growing company built on teamwork, continuous learning, and exceptional customer service. Our employees are our greatest resource, and we invest in their development through training, collaboration, and opportunities to grow.

What You’ll Do

Transportation Leadership and Strategy

• Provide functional leadership to Shipping Coordinators
• Establish clear guidelines for transportation related escalation across business units
• Create training tools and provide expertise related to Incoterms/FOB codes
• Establish enterprise transportation standards, policies, and operating procedures

Carrier and Freight Management

• Manage parcel, LTL, FTL, expedited and international carrier relationships
• Lead negotiations and carrier performance reviews
• Drive freight cost control and optimization
• Assist with spot quotes and shipment coordination for domestic freight

Transportation Systems Ownership

• Own Epicor QuickShip and future TMS platforms
• Partner with Business Systems and IT on system enhancements and automation
• Establish training and usage standards

In-Transit Performance and Claims

• Own in-transit monitoring and follow up with proactive issue resolution and communication
• Oversee freight claims and recovery

Import and Export Operations

• Oversee execution of import/ export shipments
• Coordinate with forwarders and internal teams
• Align execution with trade governance standards

Experience

• 5+ years Transportation/Logistics experience, preferred
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, required
• ERP (Epicor) software experience, preferred

Why Join CSI?

• Competitive compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 Annually.
• Growth-focused, team-oriented culture
• Diverse, high-impact industrial projects
• Strong benefits + career development support

Benefits & Perks

CSI offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement planning options
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Opportunities for internal career advancement
• Company lunches, team events, and community volunteer opportunities

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

Our environment emphasizes accountability, respect, teamwork, and continuous learning.

This role operates in both warehouse/manufacturing and office environments. It requires frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, and operation of warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. The position also requires computer work, communication across departments, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance. Personal protective equipment is required in designated areas.

CSI is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSI is committed to equal opportunity employment. We select candidates based on their ability to perform the work in a competent and professional manner and do not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. CSI participates in E-Verify.