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Director of Transportation Operations

Location Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota Date posted 09/04/2026 Job ID 24834 Salary range $154,900.00 - $258,600.00 Work arrangement Hybrid Schedule Full Time
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CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.  Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director of Transportation to lead transportation operations for our Energy Transportation Division. Reporting to the Vice President, Transportation, this leader will partner across business units and enterprise functions to execute transportation strategies that support operational excellence, customer service, safety, compliance and business performance.

The Director of Transportation will lead a team of managers and transportation professionals in a complex operating environment and play a key role in advancing enterprise transportation capabilities while ensuring reliable, cost-effective and customer-focused transportation solutions

Responsibilities

  • Lead transportation operations across the energy transportation team to support enterprise business objectives.
  • Develop and execute transportation strategies aligned with company goals and customer needs
  • Provide leadership and direction to regional managers, maintenance leaders, logistics supervisors, logistics specialists and system analysts.
  • Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders representing multiple product lines and business functions.
  • Drive operational excellence through performance management, continuous improvement and execution of strategic initiatives.
  • Champion customer experience initiatives that strengthen service reliability and business relationships
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety and operational requirements while promoting a strong safety culture.
  • Monitor transportation market conditions and drive actions that improve operational and financial performance.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Transportation and Logistics
  • Progressive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, fleet operations or related disciplines.

Additional Qualifications

The following qualifications are highly preferred. We feel a successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:

  • Experience leading leaders and managing large, geographically dispersed teams.
  • Demonstrated success leading operations in complex, multi-site environments.
  • Strong business acumen, strategic planning and financial management skills.
  • Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving enterprise initiatives.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
  • Strong knowledge of transportation operations, safety programs and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience managing multiple transportation modes, including truck and rail operations.
  • Experience in agriculture, energy, commodities or large-scale logistics networks.
  • Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation, operational excellence or continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Transportation, Engineering or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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