Distribution Manager

Airgas • Roseville, MN

2d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring a Distribution Manager in Roseville, MN. This role is responsible for all phases of distribution, including daily truck routing, ordering truck maintenance, and recordkeeping. The Distribution Manager ensures maximum delivery service in a safe and efficient manner, supervises drivers, and coordinates with plant management and shift leads. The position also involves providing safety and compliance training, championing distribution efficiency initiatives, driving continuous improvement, developing and training employees on SOPs, and managing daily DOT documentation. Responsibilities include reviewing orders, preparing delivery schedules and load sheets, managing returned trips, responding to inquiries and emergency delivery requirements, managing driver and equipment availability, controlling distribution costs, and supervising drivers. Other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution operation.
• Minimum 2 years leadership experience in a distribution environment.
• 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.
• Occasionally be able to move up to 60 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of truck routing and shipping hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and FDA requirements.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in supply chain management or logistics management or related field desired.
• Working knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Provides safety and compliance training to meet DOT, OSHA, FDA and Corporate requirements.
• Champions distribution efficiency initiatives for the location, including demand leveling.
• Drives 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. Insures 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
• Responds to emergency delivery requirements.
• Manages availability of drivers and equipment, including all maintenance requirements, to insure that adequate resources are available to meet distribution needs.
• Controls distribution costs and maximizes service response through balancing of daily routes and overall system optimization.
• Directly supervises drivers.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• 14-week paid child birth benefit.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave.
• Floating holidays.
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED