Head of Operations & Business Management

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. The Operations Director Designate provides leadership and guidance for DC operational functions such as Transportation, Warehousing, facilities management, building layout, racking and systems, inventory management, and quality assurance. They plan, organize, manage, and support the projects and activities required for the DC with the training, tools, facilities and equipment necessary to support growth, QA compliance and continuous improvement towards productivity and service levels.
Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
~ Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you'll do as a Director of Operations Designate:
Participate in the development of overall business planning and supply chain planning strategies and develop explicit goals and strategies closely linked to the overall business planning and supply chain process.
Coordinate with Corporate Operations Support staff on strategies to improve service levels and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Special projects may be assigned at the position supervisor's discretion.
Qualifications you'll bring as a Director of Operations Designate:
Accounting, planning, and analytical experience is required.
Preferred experience with Manhattan, AS/400 systems, JDE, EXCEL, Microsoft Word, and Access programs; Have a detailed understanding of financial statements and resulting cost implications.
Be able to identify financial issues and provide cost effective solutions.
Be able to use IT systems to generate and evaluate key performance data.
Have experience with multi-shift, 6- to 7-day operations.
Have management experience with large DC and driver workforces (200+).
Ability to cultivate and manage relationships with customers (100+, comprising 1,000-2,000 stores) and maintain high visibility with major customers, co-ops, and corporate customers.
This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.
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.
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.