Director of Operations-Designate Position Available In Orange, Florida

Director of Operations-Designate (2501252) Director of Operations-Designate – (2501252) 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-Designate position is considered a training position. You will be expected to relocate to another McLane division if and when needed. Director of Operations-Designate plans, manages, and executes all distribution-related functions to achieve goals consistent with division profitability and provide excellent service to McLane customers and teammates.

Benefits you can count on:

Day 1 Benefits available: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance. 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:

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). Provide leadership for the Transportation and Warehouse departments. Communicate the status of activities and results on an ongoing basis. Ensure all affected location and functional interests are represented and addressed; develop/recommend alterations to procedures and best practices where warranted. Understand, articulate, and execute all QA criterion set forth in supply chain processes. This position has additional duties. Special projects may be assigned at the position supervisor’s discretion.

Minimum Skills & Qualifications:

Have a bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, Accounting, or a related field. Have at least 5 years of experience in all facets of the foodservice distribution Industry, preferably in the QSR sector. Accounting, planning, and analytical experience is required. Preferred experience with AS/400 systems, JDE, EXCEL, Microsoft Word, and Access programs; XATA, PeopleNet or similar 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. 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. Primary Location United States-Florida-Orlando
Work Locations 

FS170 DC

Orlando 2444 Tradeport Drive Orlando 32824
Job Management
Schedule Full-time
Shift 1st – Day
Employee Status Regular