Distribution Manager

R Distribution Manager (Open)

Location:

North Las Vegas, NV - Filling industrial

The role of the Distribution Manager is to handle all trucking and distribution functions for the specific location. Supervises and coordinates activities of all dispatchers, drivers, field service personnel and truck maintenance. Compensation: $75,000 Annually to $95,000 Annually DOE.

• Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.
• All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in established policies and procedures.
• Adhere to and assure compliance with the Code of Conduct/Handbook, policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards promulgated by Federal, State and other applicable agencies or regulating bodies.
• Must lead within the Airgas culture – putting safety first.
• Responsible for the overall Safety, Quality, Service and Cost control of Distribution team.
• Manages all Class A and Class B licensed personnel in accordance with company policies by hiring, training, motivating, planning and directing work, managing performance and resolving associate issues so that assigned performance targets are met or exceeded.
• Works with the regional safety officer to coordinate the procedures required for compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, and state and local regulations and Union agreements.
• Creates, implements and revises, as needed, standard operational practices.
• Responsible for all truck and forklift maintenance.
• Maintains all drivers files and maintenance records in accordance with federal/state regulations.
• Represents company in response to traffic violations; handles accident reporting for fleet.
• Works closely with internal customers to ensure customer needs are met in a timely manner.
• Ensures safety rules are strictly observed and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted, documented; correct unsafe practices or conditions without delay and promote safety awareness of employees.
• Creates a mechanism in which the supervisors are actively participating and held accountable.
• Ensures all accidents and/or injuries are reported within 24 hours and properly investigated.
• Complies with all Airgas safety rules and company policies.
• Leads daily safety meetings.

Other duties as assigned

• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to interact with the public in a professional manner.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customer needs and management expectations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment and be detail‑oriented with good organizational skills.
• Must have good math skills; ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages; ability to handle cash transactions accurately.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple tasks.
• Pre‑employment and random drug testing applies.
• Possess conceptual understanding of industrial gas products, production, distribution applications and equipment.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing practices desired.
• Significant training in Safety and Compliance (OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA).
• Compliance with applicable federal, state, local regulatory procedures (CGMP, DOT, OSHA, FDA).
• Extensive coordination experience in a multi‑team environment.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office suite of applications – Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with SAP software desired.

• Must have a High School Diploma;
  Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial gas/packaged gas industry plant environment, petrochemical, or related industries in operations.
• Minimum 2 years in supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.
• Strong comprehension of MSDS and other OSHA regulations.