Manager, Customer Care Technology

McLane Company, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and视e

Paid time off begins day one.

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 d

Additional benefits: pet insurance,福利等

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Customer Service Technology Manager in Temple, TX to lead technology strategy and operations for Customer Care.

You will bridge business needs with IT&D solutions, manage Tier‑1 support for key customer‑facing systems, and drive automation and AI initiatives that improve efficiency and experience. The role requires 5+ years in customer service/tech, 3+ years of leadership, and strong cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in customer service, technical support, or customer operations.
• 3+ years of leadership experience and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Experience with ServiceNow or comparable platforms.
• Exposure to AI, automation, or chatbot development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between Customer Care and IT & Digital to deliver technology solutions.
• Translate business needs into requirements and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement enhancements.
• Own Tier‑1 support of customer‑facing technologies (SourceLink, SHH, McLane360) including escalation.
• Lead, coach, and develop teammates to ensure service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor performance using volume, resolution, and escalation trends.
• Document customer interactions in line with processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead AI, automation, and bot solutions to enable self‑service and efficiency.
• Support centralized, scalable customer care operations and enterprise initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Project coordination

Microsoft 365 Suite

AI/Automation awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

Microsoft 365 Office Suite

CRM/Customer service platforms

Job description

Take your career further with McLane!
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.

Take your career further with McLane!
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.

This position leads Customer Care technology strategy, execution, and support operations, serving as the primary liaison between Customer Care and IT&D. While serving as the primary liaison between Customer Care and Information Technology & Digital (IT&D), this position is focused upon alignment between business needs and technology solutions that support customer experience, operational efficiency, and scalability.

This leader manages a team responsible for customer facing Tier‑1 technical support and structured escalation, while driving continuous improvement, automation, and AI‑enabled solutions to enhance efficiency and customer experience. The role is integral to advancing McLane’s centralized, technology‑enabled Customer Care model.

What you’ll do as a Customer Service Technology Manager:

• Serve as the primary liaison between Customer Care and IT&D, owning the delivery of technology solutions that enable efficient operations, continuous process improvement, and best‑in‑class customer experience.
• Translate business needs into actionable requirements and partner with cross‑functional teams to design, test, and implement system enhancements and integrations.
• Own Tier‑1 support of SourceLink, Smart Handheld (SHH), McLane360, and other customer‑facing technologies, including timely and appropriate escalation.
• Lead, coach and develop teammates, driving accountability for service quality, responsiveness, and customer experience.
• Monitor and manage performance through key metrics including volume, resolution, and escalation trends.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation of customer interactions and cases in alignment with established processes.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying root causes, optimizing workflows, and reducing customer friction.
• Lead development and adoption of AI, automation, and bot solutions to improve efficiency and enable self‑service capabilities.
• Support enterprise initiatives focused on centralization, standardization, and scalability of customer care operations.
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications you’ll bring as a Customer Service Technology Manager:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in customer service, technical support, or customer operations.
• 3+ years of leadership experience, including supervision of leaders (Supervisor‑level or above preferred).
• Experience working cross‑functionally with IT, product, or development teams.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ServiceNow or comparable customer service platforms.
• Exposure to AI, automation, or chatbot development.
• Great organizational and troubleshooting skills.
• Proven history of working in a change management role especially as a change agent.
• Ability to positively influence different teams such as transportation, accounting, inventory, damage & returns, and operations to align on transformative changes.
• Experience in conflict resolution. Demonstrated ability in problem solving, even if the problem is not directly in the immediate area, ability to see solutions and to make them a reality.
• Ability to work in diverse, fast‑paced environment. Be willing to try new ideas and innovate.
• Ability to be open‑minded, to explore possibilities and to think out of the box in order find new solutions.
• Ability to work across various domains within the company, influence other leaders, get their alignment, and then execute the changes and see them to completion.
• Demonstrated ownership mindset. Seeing projects to completion and successful adoption by teammates and customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Loop, Teams, SharePoint, and Co‑pilot etc.).
• Excellent presentation, listening, verbal and writing communication skills. Ability to communicate to audiences of all sizes and to senior leadership. Ability to present innovative ideas to leadership.
• 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
• Problem solver
• Detailed

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.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

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.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

Primary Location United States-Texas-Temple

Work Locations DC Southwest

Business Unit MC999

Schedule Full-time

Shift 1st - Day

Employee Status Regular