The Transportation Manager establishes and maintains the smooth operation of the Transportation department at a McLane distribution center. Benefits you can count on: • 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 Transportation Manager: • 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. Qualifications you'll bring as a Transportation Manager: • 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). • PREFERRED qualifications for this position include: Outbound transportation experience at a distribution center; experience using Trimble/PeopleNet or similar transportation management systems (TMS); prior positions that offered increasing responsibility levels. • 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