Assistant Distribution Manager

McLane Co.; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLane Co. is seeking an Assistant Distribution Manager to ensure smooth operations of the Distribution/Warehousing Department and provide 24-hour coverage.

You will assist in planning, controlling, and directing activities for order selecting, shipping, receiving, and general warehouse tasks. The role requires coordinating shifts, optimizing layout, monitoring inventory, and maintaining safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years in outbound and inbound warehousing, preferably in foodservice.
• Experience with AS/400 mainframe systems.
• Proficiency in Mainframe, Excel, Word, and Access.
• Experience managing a large warehousing staff with hiring, training, and motivation.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and memos.
• 2+ years of accounting, planning, analytical or reporting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Knowledge of distribution systems and dispatch issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee training and scheduling for certain warehouse shifts.
• Minimize mistakes and waste through coordination and supervision.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation rules (OSHA and company).
• Ensure adequate manpower for shifts and address staffing needs.
• Assist with procedures for receiving, unloading, loading, sorting, and storing freight.
• Review warehouse layout and product slotting to optimize order pulling.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate needs to Supply Chain.
• Coordinate timely repairs for warehouse equipment.
• Maintain warehouse safety per company and governmental standards (OSHA).
• Help achieve monthly throughput goals (pieces received/shipped per hour).
• Monitor overtime to maintain proper manpower counts.
• Monitor warehouse damages and shrink.
• Train and develop warehouse personnel for career growth.
• Support research and development of new warehouse techniques and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Organized

Detailed

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AS/400

Mainframe

Excel

Microsoft Word

Access

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Distribution Manager (JR110590)

Take your career further with McLane!

The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide.

The Assistant Distribution Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining a smooth operation of the Distribution/Warehousing Department and helps provide 24-hour coverage. Primarily responsible for assisting with the planning, controlling, and directing of all activities necessary for the efficient operation of all order selecting, shipping, receiving, and general warehouse activities.

Benefits you can count on:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you’ll do as an Assistant Distribution Manager:

• Oversee training and scheduling for certain warehouse shifts.
• Minimize mistakes and waste in the warehouse operation by constant coordination and supervision.
• Must conform to the sanitation rules and regulations set forth by the Company and by outside agencies (i.e. OSHA).
• Ensures manpower needs for certain warehouse shifts are met and safeguards against negligent retention of substandard workers.
• Assists with the creation and implementation of procedures to receive/send, unload/load, sort, and store all incoming and outgoing freight accurately and efficiently.
• Reviews warehouse layout, and product slotting to maximize order-pulling efforts and minimize errors.
• Continually monitors inventory levels and effectively communicate these needs with the Supply Chain department.
• Helps ensure that needed repairs to all warehouse equipment are completed in a timely and economic manner.
• Maintain warehouse safety in accordance with both company and governmental standards (i.e. OSHA).
• Helps achieve monthly thru-put goals (pieces received and shipped per man hour) as set forth by the Warehouse Manager.
• Continually monitors certain overtime hours to ensure that proper manpower count needed to process the center's shipments is maintained.
• Monitors warehouse damages to ensure warehouse shrink is at the lowest level possible.
• Trains and develops certain warehouse personnel to achieve departmental objectives and to increase a given employee's capacity to assume additional responsibilities in the future.
• Assist the Warehouse Manager in researching and developing new techniques and procedures to increase the overall efficiency of the warehouse operation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you’ll bring as an Assistant Distribution Manager:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Have 3-5 years of experience in all facets of outbound and inbound warehousing, preferably in the foodservice industry.
• Understand mainframe computer software relating to record keeping. Preferred experience on AS 400
• Mainframe, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Access programs; or similar programs.
• Have experience managing a large number of warehouse staff with experience in hiring, training, motivating Teammates, and resolving employee relations issues.
• Be able to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and inter-company memos/outside correspondence.
• Have a minimum of 2 years of accounting, planning, analytical and/or reporting experience, in positions with increasing responsibility is preferred.
• Be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures.
• Be able to understand financial statements and resulting cost implications. Possess ability to identify financial issues and provide cost effective solutions to such issues.
• Be able to effectively present information and respond to question from groups of managers, customers, vendors, and employees.
• Have strong analytical and communication skills with proven ability to work within the framework of the Team.
• Have knowledge of distribution systems.
• Have understanding of dispatch issues and procedures.
• Must be able to continuously walk, stand and climb over the period of their shift.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.