Transportation Manager

About the role

Take your career further! McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America's most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long‑term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Assist with providing 24‑hour coverage.
• Provide general supervision of all transportation operations managers and functional processes within the department.
• Maintain a properly staffed and trained department that offers the highest levels of logistics support to the warehouse.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all delivery and backhaul activities.
• Drive key performance indicators for cost savings.
• Efficiently utilize manpower via proper scheduling and training to provide the highest levels of customer service at the store level.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• 5+ years experience with all facets of outbound transportation; knowledge of distribution systems, including routing and backhaul/transfer procedures.
• 4+ years of accounting, planning, analytical, and/or reporting experience; ability to identify financial issues and provide cost‑effective solutions.
• Experience managing large numbers of driving staff; hiring, training, motivating teammates, and resolving employee‑relations issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access).
• Preferred: outbound transportation experience at a distribution center; experience using Trimble/PeopleNet or similar transportation management systems (TMS); prior positions with increasing responsibility.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job‑related tasks safely and effectively.
• Desired attributes: teamwork oriented, organized, problem solver, detailed.

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company‑paid life insurance.
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) profit‑sharing plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.