Distribution Manager - Brookhaven, MS
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Management
Operations Management
Distribution Manager Salary Range $80,000 - $90,000
Position Summary
The Distribution Manager oversees all cylinder movement into and out of the facility and leads all distribution planning. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant distribution operations while supporting on-time delivery commitments to internal and external customers. The position reports directly to the Hub Plant Manager.
Scope of Responsibility
- Manages the Distribution function within the branch, operating within established policies and standards.
- Translates divisional goals into clear operational objectives, work assignments, and short-term plans.
- Oversees staffing levels, workflow, fleet operations, compliance, and inventory planning.
- Impacts departmental operating budgets and supervises distribution personnel.
- Oversee all vehicle fleet maintenance, inspections, and registration requirements.
- Share responsibility for completing Site Surveys toensure safe delivery for new customers.
- Schedule workforce hours for all Distribution personnel; all overtime requires Branch Manager approval.
- Maintain all required DOT documentation and driver qualification files.
- Will be responsible for performing observations and ride-a-longs with drivers as needed to evaluate skills.
- Ensure safe operations across all distribution areas, including proper shutdown procedures.
- Maintain effective communication with Management Team members, internal partners, and external customers.
- Support and execute continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean/Six Sigma.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Excel, Word, Visio, Power Point,Adobe, Outlook, Webex, TIMS a plus
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements (CFR, OSHA,EPA, SAHRA, DOT).
- Experience in specialty, medical, or industrial cylinder operations.
- Background in manufacturing of industrial, medical, or specialty gases,including pure gases and gas blends; experience with hydrocarbons or similarindustries is beneficial.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles.
Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc. ("NSM") is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AAM/F/VET/Disability.
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