Regional Operations Manager - Distribution - West Region

Location:

Santa Fe Springs, CA (ADI) - Dry-ice logistics

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.

Are you the type of Operations Professional who leads from the front? Do you have experience managing multi-million dollar budgets? Do you have a passion for helping develop your team to be the best they can be? Do you have a vision for the future and continuous improvement? Do you thrive leading both self and direct associate accountability? If you answered yes to these questions, we may have the role for you!

Airgas Dry Ice is the largest wholesale dry ice distributor to grocery stores in the United States. Penguin Brand Dry Ice is the retail dry ice sales program of Airgas Dry Ice. We serve over 4,000 grocery stores on a direct store delivery basis coast to coast.

The Regional Manager is responsible for the strategic development, administration, and retention of all branch operations leaders and their personal engagement with programs in a defined geographic area. This includes the leadership of all safety programs/direction, profit/loss results, efficiencies, distribution/logistic effectiveness, facilities, fleet readiness, customer service levels, quality control, sales, and human resources.

Safety is job one with Airgas Dry Ice starting with the culture and commitment of the manager to enforce and steer the direction of the region and all of the associates reporting to this position. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Are you a MATCH?

• A working knowledge of SAFETY (DOT, CSA, OSHA, Environmental) and the effects on an operation. This position will be paramount in the development, and continued growth, of the culture within the Region.

• The ability to create and execute effective strategies and tactics to support the company's direction, that fosters continuous incremental improvement.

• Leadership skills
  - Ability to effectively motivate a team to perform to exceed goals and targets, as well as manage directionally.

• High School Diploma Required, Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or related field preferred.

• 5-6 years of recent experience in the Last-Mile service industry. The majority of this experience must include leading a team in multiple sites across North America with a heavy customer touch in a retail environment as well as managing freight and logistics across the country

• The candidate must be a high energy, self-confident and self-motivated team player who can communicate with, and relate to people at all levels within the organization.

• Must possess the ability to work independently, present a positive image, and possess a high level of integrity.

• Proficient in computer programs such as Google Mail, Calendar, Docs, Slides, Sheets, workbook, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Map Point, and Outlook.

• Experience with Peoplesoft, Geo Tab, Lytx, SAP, Canvas, and other related softwares in and emerging in today's Class-A, Class-B, and Logistics spaces.

• Knowledge of current & new technologies, tools, methodologies and industry trends, & experience driving employee training & development initiatives is required.

• Exceptional verbal skills to effectively present information to employees,…