Supervisor, Transportation

McLane Co.; Cottonwood (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Co. in Alabama is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to provide direct supervision for a group of assigned drivers. You will oversee safe, timely deliveries and maintain routing and dispatch procedures to support our distribution network.

The role requires knowledge of DOT regulations, experience in transportation management, and the ability to work a varied schedule. Strong literacy with MS Office and AS/400 is helpful, with a commitment to safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of transportation management experience in the food distribution industry.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• AS/400 experience preferred.
• Truck routing software experience preferred.
• Ability to work a varied and flexible schedule.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong reading/writing/understanding of English for task performance and safety communications.

Responsibilities

• Achieve safe, timely, and accurate deliveries to customers using routing and dispatch procedures.
• Review driver logs, hours of service, and other DOT requirements for compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate activities with other distribution center departments to ensure timely deliveries.
• Perform additional duties or special projects at supervisor's discretion.

Skills

DOT regulations

Routing software

MS Office

English proficiency

Flexible schedule

Transportation management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AS/400

Job description

Job Description - Supervisor, Transportation (JR112674)

Take your career further!

The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide.

The Transportation Supervisor provides direct supervision for a group of assigned Drivers.

Benefits you can count on:

• This role is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan with a target incentive of XX% 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 Supervisor:

• Achieve safe, timely, and accurate deliveries to customers via a thorough working knowledge of multi-stop routing systems and dispatch procedures.
• Review driver logs, hours of service, and other DOT requirements to ensure compliance with all state, local and federal regulations.
• Coordinate activities with other distribution center departments to ensure that accurate and timely deliveries occur.
• This position has additional duties. Special projects may be assigned at the position supervisor's discretion.

Qualifications you’ll bring as a Transportation Supervisor:

• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Have at least 1 year of transportation management experience in the food distribution industry.
• Be knowledgeable about DOT regulations.
• AS/400 experience is preferred.
• Truck routing software experience preferred.
• Be able to work a varied and flexible schedule.
• Have basic competency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• 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.