Lead Distribution Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 establishes and maintains smooth operation of the Distribution/Warehousing Department and helps provide 24-hour coverage. 

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 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 

Our roadmap. Our story.  

We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130 years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.  

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

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