Supervisor - Distribution

Supervisor - Distribution

Airgas is seeking an experienced Supervisor to manage distribution operations at our Sacramento plant, supporting acetylene production and filling activities.

Sacramento, CA (Plant) – Acetylene production & filling

Pay Range: $71,000–$80,000 annually

• Assist the Branch/Distribution Manager with daily delivery routes, purchase order requests, and necessary paperwork for cylinder movement.
• Supervise CDL drivers, coordinate loading and transportation of compressed and liquid gas cylinders to customers or company locations.
• Plan routes and schedules for drivers, vehicles, deliveries, and pick‑ups based on driver, company, and customer information.
• Ensure adherence to company safety policies, including use of personal protective equipment.
• Create a safe work environment by contributing to zero preventable accidents and continuous compliance with safety rules, SOPs, and regulations.
• Analyze and resolve work problems, assisting drivers as needed.
• Assist the Branch Manager with monthly driver ride‑a‑longs, coaching on Smith Safe Driving principles, DOT paperwork compliance, pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, material handling, and customer service.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings, interpret company policies to drivers, and enforce safety regulations.
• Process cylinder orders for local routes and handle delivery order tickets in the system.
• Collaborate with supervisors of other departments to coordinate material flow.
• Pull daily orders from the SAP system to create routes for driver deliveries.
• Generate load sheets for production loaders to prepare trucks for on‑time delivery.
• Maintain production data, cylinder movements, special handling arrangements, and costs for customer invoicing.
• Provide support for all DOT paperwork for accuracy and completeness before uploading to DOT files.
• Communicate professionally, respectfully, and effectively at all levels in both oral and written forms.
• Perform any reasonable work request within qualifications if not specifically described.

• High school degree or equivalent preferred; 2–3 years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of experience in a distribution logistics environment.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and SAP.
• Knowledge of FMCSA/DOT rules and regulations (helpful).
• Prior dispatch experience.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full‑time employees.
• Progressive parental leave package for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program.

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as hard‑goods and related products. With 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation, empowering employees to share ideas and make decisions.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company, is a Government contractor subject to the VERA Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. We do not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities.

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