Transportation Manager-Designate

McLane Company, Inc.•Northfield, MN

48d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

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 Designate is considered a training position. You will be expected to relocate to another McLane division if and when needed

Requirements

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).
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

Outbound transportation experience at a distribution center
Experience using Trimble/PeopleNet or similar transportation management systems (TMS)
Prior positions that offered increasing responsibility levels.

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.

Benefits

Pay rate: $90,000.00 to $100,000.00 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!

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