Distribution Manager

AirgasPasco, WA
Onsite

About The Position

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Distribution Manager in Pasco, WA! We are looking for you ! Quarterly Bonus Potential! Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred or High school degree with five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Prefer five years’ experience distributing industrial gas/packaged gases, or related industries.
  • Recommend a minimum of two years supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge of DOT regulations regarding hours of service and the handling of hazardous materials.
  • Experience using google systems in the workplace (docs, google sheets, slides) is preferred.
  • Ability to operate forklift and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.
  • Prefer CDL license and endorsements to make deliveries and cover routes as needed.
  • Must meeting driver qualification policy and criteria.
  • Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
  • Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Nice To Haves

  • CDL license and endorsements to make deliveries and cover routes as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Creates a safe work environment by contributing to zero preventable accidents, and by continuous compliance with company safety rules, standard operating procedures and governmental regulations required for the position.
  • Responds quickly to Lytx coaching events for continuous quality coaching per Airgas policy.
  • Investigates customer complaints.
  • Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists drivers in solving work problems.
  • Performs monthly ride-alongs with drivers, providing coaching on Smith Safe Driving principles, DOT paperwork compliance, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, material handling, and customer service relations.
  • Coordinates driver coaching with local safety fleet specialists as needed.
  • Conducts monthly safety meetings with drivers.
  • Interprets company policies to drivers and enforces safety regulations.
  • Interprets job orders to drivers, and assigns duties; Assigns deliveries to drivers according to customer needs, current delivery schedule and availability of supplies.
  • Uses tools in Power BI, SAP and Google to assure routing is efficient and complies with Airgas standards.
  • Ensures delivery schedules are efficient and meet the needs of the customer.
  • Coordinates with other departments to ensure seamless follow through customer service requirements and expectations.
  • Manages work hours and approves entries in the timekeeping system.
  • Responsible for maintaining hours within the established budget.
  • Reviews attendance for policy adherence and consistent application of progressive discipline for every associate.
  • Maintains all required DOT inspection reports and manifests, verifies and releases tickets, and any additional documentation needed in the supervision of drivers.
  • Maintains and balances shipping papers/manifests; Verifies or prepares records such as routing slips, material requisitions, and job orders.
  • Processes cylinder orders from branch stores for STO routes; Process cylinder orders for local routes.
  • Communicates with the Plant Manager to maintain appropriate on-hand stock of required gas cylinders.
  • Works closely with Branch Manager, ABOM, and partnering Plant to make sure delivery schedules are efficient and meeting the needs of the customer.
  • Confers with supervisors of other departments to coordinate flow of materials or products.
  • Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules, using knowledge of capacities of trucks.
  • Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists drivers in solving work problems with deliveries and product shortages.
  • Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of drivers.
  • Provides leadership direction to all levels of associates in the plan including; positive motivation and performance evaluations, coaching, providing regular feedback through one-on-one meetings, communication of goals, leading regular team meetings and calls.
  • Provides coaching and corrective action promptly, to ensure that poor performers are identified, documented and improved to acceptable performance, or released.
  • Trains new employees and cross trains associates to continue deliveries during personnel shortages.
  • Maintains a safe driving record and appropriate driver’s license classification while operating company vehicles and equipment.
  • Works safely and meets the requirements of all safety procedures and rules as prescribed by State, Federal, and the Company.
  • Acts as a secondary resource for the Branch Manager, providing necessary assistance during their absence or when encountering significant obstacles and complexities.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • AD&D
  • Disability Insurance
  • Up to 14-week paid child birth benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation
  • Sick time
  • 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
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