Distribution Manager- Designate

McLane • Merced, CA

4d • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Take your career further with McLane! 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 Distribution Manager Designate is considered a training position. You will be expected to relocate to another McLane division if and when needed. he Distribution Manager establishes and maintains smooth operation of the Distribution/Warehousing Department and helps provide 24-hour coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of outbound and inbound warehousing experience.
• Knowledge of distribution systems.
• Experience managing a large warehouse staff with experience in hiring, training, and motivating teammates and resolving employee relations issues.
• Understand financial statements and resulting cost implications; identify financial issues and provide cost-effective solutions.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Access).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 4 years of accounting, planning, analytical, and/or reporting experience in positions with increasing responsibility.
• AS/400 mainframe computing experience.
• Foodservice industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility in a safe manner according to company and legal standards; investigate and resolve unsafe conditions; coordinate safety investigations.
• Benchmark and manage warehouse aspects of profit and loss statement; ensure that procedures are cost-effective.
• Assign accountability within staff to rack and trend Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Assist Transportation Manager to resolve issues between warehousing and distribution.
• Provide training, conduct performance reviews and recommend salary adjustments.
• Additional duties and/or special projects may be assigned at the position supervisor's discretion.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $90,000 to $100,000 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees