Manager - Distribution

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- Distribution (Open)

Location:

Albany, NY
- Karner Rd
- 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. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Manager, Distribution in Albany, NY!

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Pay:
The annual base salary range for this position in NY is $75,000.00 - $85,000.00.

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 up to 14-week paid child birth benefits 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.

The Distribution Manager leads and supports 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 focused on optimizing delivery service in a safe and efficient manner.

Guides drivers and coordinates special requirements in partnership with the Plant Manager and shift leads.

• Guides and mentors drivers, providing collaborative leadership regarding safe work habits.
• Manages availability of drivers and equipment, including all vehicle maintenance requirements, to ensure that adequate resources are available to meet distribution/customer needs.
• Manages and aligns distribution costs while enhancing service responsiveness through balanced 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 improvement in daily distribution operations.
• Advances distribution 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) documentation; vehicle condition reports and drivers hours of service, route efficiency and completion.
• Reviews incoming orders for accuracy and unusual requirements.
• Communicates unusual requirements for production planning.
• Reviews returned trips for paperwork accuracy and completeness, and unfulfilled orders.
• Reviews open orders for status and closure.
• 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.
• Ensures loads are accurate and complete.
• Responds to inquiries from sales, customer service and branches regarding delivery status, capabilities and any emergency delivery requirements.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing or distribution operation.
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a distribution environment.
• Knowledge of truck routing and shipping of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and FDA requirements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office to include prior experience using Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Self-starter, self-motivated, independent, well-organized with attention to detail.
• Team player with positive attitude; strong collaborative skills; ability to influence without having direct authority.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend and articulate technical procedures, governmental regulations, MSDS, safety rules, manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with others in both favorable and unfavorable situations regardless of status of position.
• Accepts cultural diversity and establishes effective working relationships.
• Strong analytical skills; competency for understanding metrics and ability to present and communicate to all levels of the organization and external customers.
• Leadership skills;
  Identifies requirements;…