Director of Operations

McLane is one of the largest and most stable supply chain services leaders in the United States. We've been at the forefront of delivering retail and restaurant solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants for over 125 years. Our vision is to be an agile, innovative, and unified supply chain partner that delivers a superior customer experience, improves the lives of our teammates and community, and produces best-in-class returns.

The Director of Operations position is a career growth opportunity with McLane. They oversee planning, management, and execution of all distribution-related functions to achieve goals consistent with division profitability. They provide excellent service to McLane customers and teammates, exhibit effective leadership abilities, and uphold the beliefs and values of the company.

BENEFITS:

• Day 1 Benefits available: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Get paid early. Get paid fast.
• 401(k) with annual company match.
• Paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave accrual, college tuition reimbursement, and more!
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Recommend distribution operating budget along with capital expenditure requirements. Effectively administer, monitor, control & develop the system & policies necessary to achieve effective distribution expense control.
• Accountable for compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations governing our Distribution Centers and Transportation Departments by monitoring implementation and practice to ensure compliance.
• Demonstrate McLane's Beliefs and Values of Honesty and Integrity in both personal and business settings.
• Embrace McLane's commitment to Diversity.
• Lead by example, delegate and validate results.
• Maintain positive teammate relations, to be highly visible throughout the organization, maintaining high level of communication at all levels throughout the organization, while promoting and endorsing our Open Door policy.
• Develop excellent business relationship with customers, understanding their needs through frequent communication with their senior leadership and internal McLane Sales Team.
• This position has additional responsibilities. Special projects may be assigned at the position supervisor's discretion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Have at least 10 years of progressively responsible supply chain experience.
• Have at least 4 years of planning, analytical, and/or reporting experience, preferably in positions of increasing responsibility.
• Be experienced leading distribution and transportation staffs, and have a background in hiring, training, and motivating employees and resolving employee relations issues.
• Have a detailed understanding of financial statements and resulting cost implications.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

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

All qualified 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.