Transportation Manager

McLane Company, Inc; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing

Annual incentive plan (15% target)

Paid time off from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee the Transportation department at a McLane distribution center in the United States.

This role focuses on 24-hour coverage, supervision of transportation managers, and ensuring optimal logistics support for warehouse operations. The position emphasizes driving KPIs for cost savings, staffing, training, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• 5+ years with outbound transportation; knowledge of routing and backhaul procedures.
• 4+ years accounting, planning, analytical, and/or reporting experience.
• Experience managing large numbers of driving staff; hiring, training, and motivating teammates.
• Experience using Trimble/PeopleNet or similar TMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with providing 24-hour coverage.
• Provide general supervision of transportation operations managers and processes.
• Maintain a staffed and trained department delivering high logistics support to the warehouse.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all delivery and backhaul activities.
• Drive KPIs for cost savings.
• Schedule and train to maximize customer service at the store level.
• This position may include special projects.

Skills

Outbound transportation

Staff management

Cost analysis

Driver training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Trimble/PeopleNet

Microsoft Office

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

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.

The Transportation Manager establishes and maintains the smooth operation of the Transportation department at a McLane distribution center.

Benefits you can count on:

• Pay rate: $110,000 to $125,000 per year.
• 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.
• 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!

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.
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Access).
• 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
• Problem solver
• 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.

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

Primary Location: United States-Washington-Lakewood

Work Locations: DC Northwest, 9611 45th Ave. SW Bldg. 4, Lakewood 98499

Business Unit: GR300

Job: Transportation

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1st - Day

Employee Status: Regular