Transportation Manager: Lead 24/7 Ops, Cost Savings

McLane Company, Inc; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 n"

Paid time off begins day one.

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee the Transportation department at a McLane distribution center, ensuring 24-hour coverage and strong logistics support.

You will supervise transportation operations managers and coordinate delivery and backhaul activities to meet service levels. The role emphasizes driving cost savings through KPIs, optimizing scheduling, and leading special projects to improve efficiency across the network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• 5+ years experience with outbound transportation; knowledge of distribution systems, 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: Outbound transportation experience at a distribution center; experience using Trimble/PeopleNet or similar transportation management systems (TMS).
• Reading/writing English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Trimble/PeopleNet or similar TMS

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee the Transportation department at a McLane distribution center, ensuring 24-hour coverage and strong logistics support.

You will supervise transportation operations managers and coordinate delivery and backhaul activities to meet service levels. The role emphasizes driving cost savings through KPIs, optimizing scheduling, and leading special projects to improve efficiency across the network.