General Manager Designate — Lead a Growing Restaurant Division

McLane Company, Inc; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

401(k) Profit Sharing

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a General Manager Designate I in Temple, TX to lead a division and prepare to assume full P&L ownership within a year.

You will guide operations, drive customer satisfaction, and manage key projects while developing talent and fostering a safety‑minded culture. This position offers a structured training path, collaboration with senior leaders, and the chance to shape a division’s growth across distribution, transportation, and customer service, with a part‑time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 10+ years in distribution center and transportation leadership.
• Over 3 years as top/senior leader with responsibility for warehouse, storage, or transportation operations.
• Knowledge of the industry, customer needs, and ability to guide the business to improve financial results.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong troubleshooting, analysis, and decision-making abilities.
• English reading/writing proficiency required for safety and operations.

Responsibilities

• Translate best practices into McLane's culture, policies, and operations.
• Shadow a senior leader and lead special projects and the facility when needed.
• Apply business development strategies to drive KPIs.
• Ensure optimum operating performance levels at all times.
• Develop annual operating plans, targets, and strategies to achieve success.
• Build relationships with customers, leadership, and corporate staff to meet objectives.
• Motivate staff, resolve issues, promote Open Door and safety culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a General Manager Designate I in Temple, TX to lead a division and prepare to assume full P&L ownership within a year.

You will guide operations, drive customer satisfaction, and manage key projects while developing talent and fostering a safety‑minded culture. This position offers a structured training path, collaboration with senior leaders, and the chance to shape a division’s growth across distribution, transportation, and customer service, with a part‑time