McLane Company, Inc.

Distribution Manager

McLane Company, Inc.$95K — $110K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum 5 years of outbound/inbound warehousing experience.
  • Knowledge of distribution systems essential.
  • Experience managing large warehouse teams and resolving employee relations issues.
  • Understanding of financial statements and cost-effective solution identification.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Access.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand English for safety and operational compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure safe facility operations according to company and legal standards.
  • Manage warehouse profit and loss aspects for cost-effectiveness.
  • Assign responsibilities for tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
  • Collaborate with Transportation Manager to resolve warehousing and distribution issues.
  • Provide training and conduct performance reviews for staff.
  • Oversee special projects and additional duties at supervisor's discretion.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on Day 1.
  • Paid time off begins immediately.
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan eligibility after 90 days.
  • Tuition reimbursement available.
  • Additional perks include pet insurance and employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
The Distribution Manager establishes and maintains smooth operation of the Distribution/Warehousing Department and helps provide 24-hour coverage. Benefits you can count on: • Pay rate: $95,000 to $110,000 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 you'll do as a Distribution Manager: • 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. Qualifications you'll bring as a Distribution Manager: • 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. Preferred Qualifications: • 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. 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
Founded
1894

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