Asst Manager, Transportation

Company: Mclane Company, Inc.
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Take your career further! The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide. Job Summary : This is a leadership position that involves supporting the transportation manager in overseeing daily operations. This role has the privilege of serving 124 commercial drivers, 7 Transportation Supervisors, and administrative support in a fast paced 24 hour environment. This role is involved with planning and coordinating logistics, managing our fleet, and safety by ensuring compliance with regulations, and problem-solving for the transportation department. This role supports distribution center function with the highest level of logistics support. Benefits you can count on: Pay rate: $75,000 to $95,000 per year. This role is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan with a target incentive of 12.5% of your base annual salary. Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance RTO 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 an Assistant Transportation Manager: 3rd Shift - Sunday through Thursday 11pm start time Operations management : Manage and monitor daily transportation operations, including delivery and pick-up schedules, to ensure efficiency and timely completion of tasks. Fleet and resource management : Supervise fleet maintenance, manage vehicle records, and ensure vehicles are in safe, working condition. Audit for DVIR completion. Compliance and safety : Ensure all operations comply with transportation laws, regulations, and safety procedures. This includes monitoring driver hours and investigating near misses or accidents. This also included drive camera review, safety audits in the field and mentoring Transportation Supervisors. Efficiency monitoring : Analyze data to identify inefficiencies, and work to optimize routes and resource allocation for cost reduction. Staff supervision and development : Supervise and motivate transportation staff, including drivers, training, and performance evaluation. Mentor Transportation Supervisors to improve performance and work culture. Must have excellent interpersonal, experience in coaching, and demonstrate conflict resolution skills. Administrative support : Provide administrative support, such as preparing reports, managing driver documentation, and handling procurement and inventory for vehicle parts. Communication and problem-solving : Partnering with other departments, customers, and vendors to resolve issues and ensure timely service. Work independently and in a team environment. Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the Transportation Department. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications you'll bring as an Assistant Transportation Manager: Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field is preferred. Have 3 years of experience in all facets of outbound transportation, preferably a distribution center. Be skilled on Excel, Microsoft Word, and Access programs; PEOPLE NET or similar programs (preferred). Have experience in managing drivers to include hiring, training, motivating teammates, and resolving teammate relations issues. Be able to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and inter-company memos/outside correspondence. Have minimum of 2 years of accounting, planning, analytical and/or reporting experience, in positions with increasing responsibility is preferred. Be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, vendors, and teammates. Be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Have knowledge of distribution systems to include order routing, backhaul and transfer procedures. 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 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 teammates 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 teammate 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 age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

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