Distribution Manager

Airgas•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring a Distribution Manager in Oklahoma City, OK. This role oversees regional fleet transportation, bulk and microbulk routing, driver management, regulatory compliance, and equipment maintenance, prioritizing safety. The Distribution Manager works closely with the Plant Manager and other department heads, supervising a team of up to 11 drivers to ensure the safe, efficient, and seamless flow of materials and products. The ideal candidate will have extensive commercial driving experience and proficiency with modern telematics, video safety systems, and enterprise management software like Lytx DriveCam, Omnitracs, and SAP to optimize fleet operations, maintain accurate bulk inventories, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a strong safety culture.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of hands-on past experience operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) [e.g., Class A or B CDL experience].
Deep working knowledge of D.O.T. regulations, FMCSA guidelines, HOS rules, and IFTA reporting requirements.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Nice To Haves

5 years of management or supervisory experience in fleet transportation, industrial gas, bulk liquid distribution, or manufacturing environment.
5 years of hands-on experience utilizing SAP for invoicing, shipment closure, inventory control, and logistics management.
Practical experience operating and managing safety platforms: DriveCam (Lytx): Video event review, risk coaching, and safety scorecards.
Practical experience operating and managing safety platforms: Omnitracs: Driver logs, ELD compliance, tracking, and route management.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent field preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a culture of safety across all fleet and driver operations.
Directly supervise, coach, and manage a team of up to 11 Shuttle, Bulk, and Microbulk drivers.
Oversee hiring, training, performance reviews, scheduling, discipline, and conflict resolution.
Communicate policies and job orders clearly, providing hands-on operational support as needed.
Schedule and oversee preventative maintenance and repairs to ensure fleet readiness.
Monitor Lytx DriveCam video events to coach drivers and reduce risky behaviors.
Utilize Omnitracs for ELD compliance, Hours of Service (HOS), route adherence, and vehicle tracking.
Schedule regional bulk and microbulk deliveries inside and outside assigned locations.
Estimate labor hours, assign daily routes, and adjust workloads to meet delivery schedules.
Calculate and manage accurate bulk inventory levels in delivery units.
Implement process improvements to boost fleet efficiency and meet performance goals.
Ensure strict D.O.T. compliance, managing DVIRs, driver qualification files, and manifests.
Use SAP for daily customer invoicing, closing shipments, and tracking time/production records.
Log accurate mileage for IFTA reporting and maintain delivery documentation.
Coordinate with plant leadership and other departments to align material and product flow.