McLane Company, Inc.

Director of Operations-Designate

McLane Company, Inc. • $125K — $135K *
Lakewood, WA 98499In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience in outbound transportation, ideally in food service.
  • Proficient in AS 400 Mainframe, Excel, Word, and Access programs.
  • Strong writing skills for reports and correspondence.
  • 2-3 years of accounting and analytical experience preferred.
  • Ability to interpret financial statements and understand cost implications.
  • Knowledge of distribution systems and order routing required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide general supervision of transportation drivers and staff.
  • Ensure all team members are present for shifts and scheduled dispatches.
  • Plan and coordinate delivery and backhaul activities efficiently.
  • Report unsafe conditions to management and comply with safety regulations.
  • Maintain effective scheduling for Transportation Teammates.
  • Train team for operational efficiency and knowledge retention.
  • Monitor productivity data to ensure on-time departures.

Benefits

  • Day 1 benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off begins from the first day.
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
  • Additional benefits include pet insurance, maternity leave, and tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
The Director of Operations Designate is responsible for establishing and maintaining a smooth operation of the Transportation Department and helps provide 24-hr coverage. Provides general supervision of all transportation drivers and administrative staff. Primary responsibility is to make sure that all Teammates are on the job at the start of the shift or at the scheduled dispatch time. This position involves the planning, directing, and coordination of all delivery and backhaul activities, and must keep product moving smoothly, accurately, and efficiently.

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

Benefits you can count on:
  • Pay rate: $125,000 to $135,000 per year.
  • This role is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan with a target incentive of 20% 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 you'll do as a Director of Operations-Designate:
  • Report any accidents/unsafe conditions to the Senior Transportation Manager and Safety Manager.
  • Responsible for compliance and knowledge with Federal Department of Transportation regulations and other safety standards. Maintain fleet in a safe manner in accordance with company and governmental standards.
  • Keep all mistakes and waste to a minimum and check to make sure that routes are properly set up.
  • Maintain effective and timely scheduling of Transportation Teammates, current week and following week schedules should always be posted with a working copy available by request for the next week.
  • Facilitate communication within management team and between the Teammates and management.
  • Provide training to maintain an efficient and knowledgeable workforce.
  • Enforce company policies and issuance of coaching/disciplinary documentation to Teammates, final written warning and termination will be presented for approval to the Senior Transportation Manager and/or Human Resources Manager.
  • Responsible for productivity data including but not limited to unload rates, routes, stops, and pieces; timely scheduling of all routes for "on-time" departures.
  • Assist Senior Transportation Manager with research and development of new techniques/procedures to increase efficiency of any transportation operation.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications you'll bring as a Director of Operations-Designate:
  • Have 3+ years of experience in all facets of outbound transportation, preferably in the food service industry.
  • Have mainframe computer software knowledge related to record keeping. Preferred experience on AS 400 Mainframe, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Access programs; XATA, TRUCKS or similar programs.
  • Be able to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and inter-company memos/outside correspondence.
  • 2-3 years of accounting, planning, and analytical and/or reporting experience, in positions with increasing responsibility is preferred.
  • Be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures.
  • Understand financial statements and resulting cost implications.
  • Knowledge of distribution systems including order routing.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
  • Must be able to ascend and descend stairs and inclined surfaces (or something of this nature. They have to climb in and out of the truck on the ramp during route rides).
  • 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.

Fit the following? We want you here!
  • Teamwork oriented
  • Organized
  • Problem solver
  • Detailed

About McLane Company, Inc.

McLane Company, Inc. is a leading wholesale distributor of grocery and foodservice supplies in the United States. Founded in 1894, the company has grown to become one of the largest distributors in the country, with operations in all 50 states. McLane's customers include convenience stores, drug stores, mass merchants, and military commissaries, among others. The company is known for its innovative supply chain solutions, which help customers reduce costs and improve efficiency. McLane is committed to sustainability, and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about McLane Company, Inc.
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Business Services
Founded
1894
* Ladders Estimates

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