Manager, Transportation

McLane Company, Inc.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits: medical, dental, and V

Annual incentive plan 15% target

Paid time off from day one

Additional benefits: pet insurance, p

Discount programs, tuition assistance

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead outbound operations, plan deliveries and backhaul activity, and drive cost-saving KPIs.

You will supervise transportation operations managers, ensure staffing and training, and provide the highest level of logistics support to the warehouse and stores.

The role requires 5+ years of outbound transportation experience and a Bachelor’s degree; McLane offers competitive pay, Day 1 benefits, and room to grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• 5+ years of outbound transportation experience and knowledge of routing/backhaul procedures.
• 4+ years in accounting, planning, analytics, or reporting; ability to identify financial issues and propose solutions.
• Experience managing large driving staff, including hiring, training, and motivating teammates.
• Preferred: outbound transportation experience at a distribution center and familiarity with Trimble/PeopleNet or similar TMS.
• Proficiency in reading/writing English for work instructions and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour coverage.
• Supervise transportation operations managers and department processes.
• Maintain a properly staffed and trained department delivering logistics support.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all delivery and backhaul activities.
• Drive KPIs for cost savings.
• Optimize manpower scheduling and training for store-level customer service.
• Handle additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Team management

Cost optimization

Scheduling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Trimble/PeopleNet or similar TMS

Job description

Job Description - Manager, Transportation (JR110838)

Manager, Transportation - ( JR110838 )

Take your career further!

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.

Benefits you can count on:

• Pay rate is based on candidates work experience.
• This role is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan with a target incentive of 15% of your base annual salary.
• 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 Transportation Manager:

• Assist with providing 24-hour coverage.
• Provide general supervision of all transportation operations managers and functional processes within the department.
• Maintain a properly staffed and trained department that offers the highest levels of logistics support to the warehouse.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all delivery and backhaul activities.
• Drive key performance indicators for cost savings.
• Efficiently utilize manpower via proper scheduling and training to provide the highest levels of customer service at the store level.
• This position has additional duties; special projects may be assigned.

Qualifications you’ll bring as a Transportation Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• 5+ years experience with all facets of outbound transportation; knowledge of distribution systems, including routing and backhaul/transfer procedures.
• 4+ years of accounting, planning, analytical, and/or reporting experience; ability to identify financial issues and provide cost-effective solutions.
• Experience managing large numbers of driving staff; experience with hiring, training, and motivating teammates and resolving employee relations issues.
• PREFERRED qualifications for this position include: Outbound transportation experience at a distribution center; experience using Trimble/PeopleNet or similar transportation management systems (TMS); prior positions that offered increasing responsibility levels.
• 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 teammates 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 teammate 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 age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.