Distribution Manager

Location:

• Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.

• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Recruiter: Carolyn Harris | carolyn.harris@airliquide.com

The Distribution Manager manages and supports all phases of distribution including daily truck routing (inter-company shuttles, trailer and bulk deliveries), coordinating truck maintenance, and recordkeeping and driver safety meetings. The Distribution Manager is focused on optimizing delivery service in a safe and efficient manner. This position leads and mentors drivers and collaborates on special priorities with the Plant Manager and shift leads.

Responsibilities

• Provides safety and compliance training to meet DOT, OSHA, FDA and Corporate requirements.

• Supports and advances distribution efficiency initiatives for the location, including demand leveling.

• Fosters continuous improvement in daily distribution operations.

• Develops, documents and trains employees on SOPs and processes.

• Daily review and processing of all DOT documentation including vehicle condition reports and drivers hours of service, route efficiency and completion.

• Reviews incoming orders for accuracy and unusual requirements. Communicate unusual requirements for production planning.

• Prepares daily local and inter-branch delivery schedule for cylinders and bulk.

• Prepares load sheets, delivery tickets and manifests and highlights any critical customer requirements. Collaborates to ensure loads are accurate and complete.

• Reviews returned trips for paperwork accuracy and completeness, and unfulfilled orders

• Reviews open orders for status and closure.

• Responds to inquiries from sales, customer service and branches regarding delivery status and capabilities

• Provides support for urgent delivery requirements.

• Coordinates availability of drivers and equipment, including all maintenance requirements, to ensure that adequate resources are available to meet distribution needs.

• Manages distribution costs and maximizes service response through balancing of daily routes and overall system optimization.

• Leads and mentors drivers.

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution operation.

• 2+ years leadership experience in a distribution environment.

• Knowledge of truck routing and shipping hazardous materials.

• Knowledge of DOT regulations and FDA requirements.

• Working knowledge of SAP.

• Efficient in Microsoft Office products.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-starter, self-motivated, independent, well-organized, attention to detail.

• Team player with positive attitude; strong collaborative skills; ability to influence without having direct authority.

• Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures, governmental regulations, MSDS, safety rules, manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.

• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.

• Must have effective oral and written English language ability.

• Strong analytical skills; competency for understanding metrics and ability to present and communicate to all levels of the organization and external customers.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.

• Must be customer service oriented and able to interact in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.

• Must be able to safely drive a forklift.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree in supply chain management or logistics management or related field

Physical Demands

• Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.

• Employee may occasionally be required to transverse through office and/or manufacturing locations.

• Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.

• Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer.

• Requires use of computer, telephone and operation of a motor vehicle.

• Occasionally be able to move up to 60 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.

Work Environment

• Minimal travel; minimal overnight travel - occasional weekend and on-call status.

• While performing the duties of this position, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving machine parts.

• When not performing office duties, will assist coworkers loading / unloading product from vehicles. Working outdoor weather conditions may be inclement and range from -10 to over 100 degrees.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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