Transportation Operations Lead — 24/7 Dispatch & Fleet

McLane; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McLane in Illinois is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee the operation of the Transportation Department, ensuring 24-hour coverage and timely dispatch. You will supervise drivers and administrative staff, plan and coordinate delivery and backhaul activities, and keep product moving smoothly and efficiently.

Key duties include directing Teammates, enforcing safety and DOT regulations, maintaining schedules, training staff, and analyzing productivity data.

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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word).

Responsibilities

• Direct and motivate Teammates.
• Ensure on-time start of shifts and dispatch.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate delivery and backhaul activities.
• Maintain fleet in a safe manner per standards.
• Schedule Transportation Teammates weekly and next weeks' schedules.
• Provide training to maintain an efficient workforce.
• Enforce company policies and document coaching/discipline.
• Manage productivity data (unload rates, routes, stops, pieces).

Skills

Transportation management

Scheduling

Team leadership

Coaching/discipline

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

AS/400

Truck routing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

McLane in Illinois is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee the operation of the Transportation Department, ensuring 24-hour coverage and timely dispatch. You will supervise drivers and administrative staff, plan and coordinate delivery and backhaul activities, and keep product moving smoothly and efficiently.

Key duties include directing Teammates, enforcing safety and DOT regulations, maintaining schedules, training staff, and analyzing productivity data.