Lead Transportation Ops & Team Scheduling

McLane Company, Inc; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off from day one

401(k) profit sharing

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. in Memphis seeks an Assistant Transportation Manager to help establish and maintain a smooth operation of the domicile within the Transportation Department and to provide 24-hour coverage supporting warehousing functions.

You will supervise dispatchers, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinate scheduling while working with management to resolve issues and improve performance across the transport and distribution network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field is preferred.
• 3 years of experience in all facets of outbound transportation, preferably in a distribution center.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Access; familiarity with PEOPLE NET or similar systems.
• Experience managing drivers including hiring, training, motivating, and resolving teammate relations issues.

Responsibilities

• Direct and motivate teammates to achieve transportation goals.
• Coordinate investigations of accidents, injuries, or unsafe conditions per safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with Federal DOT regulations and other safety standards.
• Maintain fleet safely and in accordance with company and governmental standards.
• Supervise transportation dispatchers and manage scheduling and workflows.
• Provide training to maintain an efficient and knowledgeable workforce.
• Enforce company policies and document coaching/disciplinary actions as needed.
• Collaborate with Transportation Manager to resolve warehousing and distribution issues.
• Plan, assign and direct work, address complaints, and resolve problems.
• Maintain flexible schedules to meet departmental needs.

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. in Memphis seeks an Assistant Transportation Manager to help establish and maintain a smooth operation of the domicile within the Transportation Department and to provide 24-hour coverage supporting warehousing functions.

You will supervise dispatchers, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinate scheduling while working with management to resolve issues and improve performance across the transport and distribution network.