Distribution Manager

Distribution Manager (Open)

Location : North Las Vegas, NV - Filling industrial

How will you contribute and grow?

The role of the Distribution Manager is to handle all trucking and distribution functions for the specific location. Supervises and coordinates activities of all dispatchers, drivers, field service personnel and truck maintenance. Compensation : $75,000 Annually to $95,000 Annually DOE.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in established policies and procedures. Adhere to and assure compliance with the Code of Conduct / Handbook, policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards promulgated by Federal, State and other applicable gencies or regulating bodies. Must lead within the Airgas culture putting safety first. Responsible for the overall Safety, Quality, Service and Cost control of Distribution team. Manages all Class A and Class B licensed personnel in accordance with company policies by hiring, training, motivating, planning and directing work, managing performance and resolving associate issues so that assigned performance targets are met or exceeded. Works with the regional safety officer to coordinate the procedures required for compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, and state and local regulations and Union agreements. Creates, implements and revises, as needed, standard operational practices. Responsible for all truck and forklift maintenance Maintaining all drivers files and maintenance records in accordance with federal / state regulations. Represents company in response to traffic violations; handles accident reporting for fleet. Works closely with internal customers to ensure customer needs are met in a timely manner Ensures safety rules are strictly observed & safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted & documented, correct unsafe practices or conditions without delay, promote safety awareness of employees and create a mechanism in which the supervisors are actively participating and held accountable. Ensures all accidents and / or injuries are reported within 24 hours and properly investigated. Comply with all Airgas safety rules and company policies. Leads daily safety meetings.

Other duties as assigned

Are you a match?

Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be customer service oriented and able to interact with the public in a professional manner. Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customer needs and management expectations. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and be detailed-oriented with good organizational skills. Must have good math skills; ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages; ability to handle cash transactions accurately. Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple tasks. Pre-employment and random drug testing applies. Possess conceptual understanding of industrial gas products, production, distribution applications and equipment Working knowledge of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing practices desired. Significant training in Safety and Compliance (OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA) a) Compliance with applicable federal, state, local regulatory procedures (CGMP, DOT, OSHA, FDA Must have extensive coordination experience in a multi team environment. Must be able to use Microsoft Office suite of applications Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Proficiency with SAP software desired.

Education, Experiences, Certificates / Licenses and / or Registrations : Must have a High School Diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred 5 + years of experience in industrial gas / packaged gas industry plant environment, petrochemical, or related industries in operations. Minimum 2 years in supervisory role. Strong knowledge of DOT rules and regulations Strong comprehension of MSDS and other OSHA regulations Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required : While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to sit for long periods and stand to perform work. The associate is required to reach with hands and arms, smell, talk or hear. The associate must be able to lift, push, pull or move up to thirty (50) pounds or more with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy and the associate may be exposed to extreme weather. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hearing protection must be worn in designated areas. Fully enclosed shoes or safety shoes must we worn in designated areas. Safety glasses must be worn in designated areas. Must use other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

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

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.

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.

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.