Transportation Supervisor

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.


This position is responsible for coordinating all repairs, maintenance, and Capital Expense projects, while ensuring equipment, building requirements are maintained at the highest efficiency level possible. A Supervisor must be able to teach and mentor other technicians, including but not limited to, company policies and procedures, repair functions, work orders, assist in evaluation of shop Teammates, recording of data into the maintenance software system, maintaining an accurate parts inventory, and the requirements for maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Benefits you can count on:

• Pay rate: Competitive annual salary based on experience.
• This role is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan with a target incentive of 10% 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 Transportation Maintenance Supervisor:

• Develop budgets for repair, maintenance, supplies, third party support and spare parts inventory.
• Negotiate maintenance contracts and other third-party support for the Transportation.
• Identify, prioritize and coordinate the daily activities of Technicians, inspire the department to achieve desired results in productivity, teamwork, safety and task proficiency.
• Ensure the training and development of the team on all technical aspects of Tran's maintenance including, but not limited to, refrigeration, heavy duty tractors, trailer repair.
• Maintain proper staffing, required training and certifications.
• Utilize computerized maintenance system "Fleet Assistant" to optimize asset utilization through scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Monitor expenses by function and equipment.
• Able and willing to provide "hands on repairs" to all equipment repairs required.
• Maintain an adequate spare parts inventory, monitor purchasing and expense actions.
• Develop and foster strong vendor and contractor relationships to ensure the best quality, cost and customer service for the Transportation.
• Work nights and weekends if required for supervision or work-related problems.
• Maintain and monitor safety processes to keep the Trans Shop in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Effectively communicate both written and orally with supervisor and peers.
• Follow directions.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Comply with company attendance policy.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the job.
• Work in warm and cold temperature conditions.
• Other duties may apply.

Qualifications you'll bring as a Transportation Maintenance Supervisor:

• Have a 4-year degree or equivalent professional training and experience in heavy maintenance discipline.
• Have 5 or more years of maintenance supervision experience in an automotive or heavy-duty shop.
• Possess outstanding leadership qualities, including assertiveness, organization, enthusiasm, decisiveness, planning, confidence and accountability.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong analytical skills.
• Be willing to work flexible hours.
• Have strong technical working knowledge of Medium/Heavy equipment.
• Possess computer skills including Windows, MSOffice and maintenance related computer systems.
• Have 5 - 7 years job experience on major diesel repairs, heavy duty tractor- trailer repairs, major refrigeration maintenance and repairs.
• Possess a Valid Class C Driver's License. Prefer Class A.
• Preferred knowledge to handle all trailer and reefer repairs.
• Have half of the following certifications with the other half achieved in 90 days of employment:
  • A current ASE certification in Medium/Heavy Truck Brakes (Test T4)
  • A current ASE certification in Medium/Heavy Truck Suspension and Steering (Test T5)
  • Have one or all certifications in Cummins, Detroit or Maxx Force 13 Engines
  • Brake systems and components
  • Tractor diagnostics and repairs
  • Spicer-fuller, Eaton transmissions
  • Spicer-fuller, Eaton differentials
• Have knowledge of OSIIA, EPA, DOT and CSA related procedures and safety regulations.
• 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

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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.


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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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