Transportation Manager — Lead 24/7 Logistics & Cost Savings

McLane Company, Inc.; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Manager to establish and maintain the smooth operation of the Transportation department at a McLane distribution center. The role focuses on overseeing transportation operations, ensuring coverage, staffing, and efficient logistics.

You will drive cost-saving KPIs, plan deliveries and backhaul, and lead a team of transportation managers and drivers. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in outbound transportation, with experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• 5+ years experience with outbound transportation; routing and backhaul knowledge.
• 4+ years in accounting, planning, analytics, or reporting.
• Experience managing large numbers of driving staff; hiring, training, and motivating teammates.
• English reading/writing at a level sufficient for job-related tasks and safety.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Outbound transportation

Staff management

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Trimble/PeopleNet or similar TMS

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Manager to establish and maintain the smooth operation of the Transportation department at a McLane distribution center. The role focuses on overseeing transportation operations, ensuring coverage, staffing, and efficient logistics.

You will drive cost-saving KPIs, plan deliveries and backhaul, and lead a team of transportation managers and drivers. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in outbound transportation, with experience