Director of Operations

McLane Company, Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off from day one

Pet insurance

Maternity/Paternity leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Director of Operations to lead the DC operations, including Transportation, Warehousing, facilities management, and QA, to support growth and service levels.

You will plan, organize, and manage projects with the training and tools needed, while coordinating with Corporate Ops Support to improve KPIs and drive continuous improvement across nationwide networks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in foodservice distribution, preferably QSR.
• Strong accounting, planning, and analytical skills.
• Experience with WMS and data systems; proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage large DC and driver workforce.
• Excellent English reading and writing skills for procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation and warehousing departments.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies and KPIs.
• Coordinate with Corporate Operations Support on service levels.
• Communicate status of activities and align stakeholders.
• Oversee QA compliance and continuous improvement.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

IT systems usage

People management

Multi-shift operations

Tools

Manhattan

AS/400

JDE

Excel

Microsoft Word

Access

XATA

PeopleNet

Job description

Job Description - Director of Operations (JR110192)

Director of Operations - ( JR110192 )

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.

The Operations Director provides leadership and guidance for DC operational functions such as Transportation, Warehousing, facilities management, building layout, racking and systems, inventory management, and quality assurance. They plan, organize, manage, and support the projects and activities required for the DC with the training, tools, facilities and equipment necessary to support growth, QA compliance and continuous improvement towards productivity and service levels.

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 a Director of Operations:

• Participate in the development of overall business planning and supply chain planning strategies and develop explicit goals and strategies closely linked to the overall business planning and supply chain process.
• Coordinate with Corporate Operations Support staff on strategies to improve service levels and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Provide leadership for the Transportation and Warehouse departments.
• Communicate the status of activities and results on an ongoing basis. Ensure all affected location and functional interests are represented and addressed; develop/recommend alterations to procedures and best practices where warranted.
• Understand, articulate, and execute all QA criterion set forth in supply chain processes.
• This position has additional duties. Special projects may be assigned at the position supervisor's discretion.

Qualifications you’ll bring as a Director of Operations:

• Have at least 5 years of experience in all facets of the foodservice distribution Industry, preferably in the QSR sector.
• Accounting, planning, and analytical experience is required.
• Preferred experience with Manhattan, AS/400 systems, JDE, EXCEL, Microsoft Word, and Access programs; XATA, PeopleNet or similar programs.
• Have a detailed understanding of financial statements and resulting cost implications.
• Be able to identify financial issues and provide cost effective solutions.
• Be able to use IT systems to generate and evaluate key performance data.
• Have experience with multi-shift, 6- to 7-day operations.
• Have management experience with large DC and driver workforces (200+).
• Ability to cultivate and manage relationships with customers (100+, comprising 1,000-2,000 stores) and maintain high visibility with major customers, co-ops, and corporate customers.
• 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.