Distribution Manager

Airgas • Oakwood Village, OH

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About The Position

Distribution Manager

R10086079 Distribution Manager (Open) Location: Oakwood Village, OH - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? 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. Airgas is Hiring for a Distribution Manager in Oakwood Village, OH! We are looking for you ! The Distribution Manager is vital to all phases of distribution including daily truck routing (inter-company shuttles, trailer and bulk deliveries), monitoring delivery vehicle maintenance, recordkeeping, and driver safety oversight. The Distribution Manager is responsible for enhancing service excellence in a safe and efficient manner. You will provide mentorship to drivers and coordinate special requirements in partnership with the Plant Manager and shift leads.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• 2+ years of demonstrated leadership experience in a distribution setting.

Nice To Haves

• A College degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field is a plus.
• Familiarity with truck routing and the shipping of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and FDA requirements.
• Experience with SAP is highly valued.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Proactive and well-organized with a strong eye for detail and a collaborative spirit.
• A team-oriented contributor with a positive attitude and the ability to foster alignment across different departments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly share technical procedures, safety rules, and maintenance instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to nurture professional relationships effectively, even during times of complexity.
• We value an appreciation for cultural diversity and the ability to establish inclusive working relationships.
• Strong analytical skills and a comfort with metrics; able to share insights effectively with all levels of the organization and our customers.
• Leadership and support skills : You recognize the needs of the team and effectively coordinate personnel, time, and resources to reach shared milestones.
• Ability to establish thoughtful courses of action, develop supportive evaluation criteria, and keep the team on track toward our common objectives.
• Practical math skills, including the ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Customer-focused and dedicated to interacting in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Specific vision abilities including close, distance, and color vision, as well as peripheral perception and focus.
• Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 60 pounds and move more than 125 pounds using provided material handling equipment.
• Capability for occasional walking, standing, bending, reaching, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, and manual activities like tightening ratchet binders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers/co-workers and remain alert to the work environment (including smelling/hearing gas leaks).
• Minimal travel required; occasional weekend or on-call status to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Provides mentorship and guidance to drivers regarding safe work habits.
• Coordinates the availability of drivers and equipment, including all vehicle maintenance requirements, to ensure that adequate resources are available to meet distribution/customer needs.
• Stewards distribution resources and enhances service response through balancing of daily routes and overall system optimization.
• Provides safety and compliance training to meet Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety & Health Agency (OSHA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Airgas organization-wide requirements .
• Fosters continuous growth in daily distribution operations and promotes and supports distributi on efficiency initiatives for the location, including demand leveling.
• Develops, documents and trains employees on Standard Operating Processes (SOPs).
• Reviews and processes daily all Department of Transportation (DOT) documentat ion; vehicle condition reports and drivers hours of ser vice, route efficiency and completion.
• Reviews incoming orders for accuracy and unusual requirements; communicates these for production planning.
• Evaluates returned trips for paperwork accuracy and unfulfilled orders, and manages open orders for status and closure.
• Prepares daily local and inter-branch delivery schedules for cylinders and bulk.
• Prepares load sheets, delivery tickets and manifests , highlighting any critical customer requirements. Ideally, you ensure loads are accurate and complete.
• Responds to inquiries from sales, customer service and branches regarding delivery status, capabilities and any emergency delivery requirements.
• Collaborates on other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 a 14-week paid child birth benefit 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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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