Distribution Manager w​/o CDL

Job Title & Status

R Distribution Manager w/o CDL (Open)

Brush Prairie, WA – Filling industrial

• Coordinate the daily delivery of product to customers at the lowest cost of distribution, complying with legal and operational constraints, and provide drivers with planned routes, loading & unloading points.
• Include export activities.
• Responsible for adherence to company policies, including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Create a safe work environment and continuously comply with company safety rules, standard operating procedures and government regulations.
• Investigate customer complaints, analyze & resolve work problems, and assist drivers in solving work problems.
• Perform monthly ride‑alongs with drivers, coaching on Smith Safe Driving principles, DOT paperwork compliance, pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, material handling, and customer service relations.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings with drivers; interpret company policies to drivers and enforce safety regulations.
• Interpret job orders, assign duties, and deliver assignments according to customer needs, current delivery schedule and availability of supplies.
• Ensure delivery schedules are efficient and meet the needs of the customer; coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless customer service.
• Manage work hours, approve entries in the time‑keeping system, maintain hours within the established budget, review attendance for policy adherence, and apply progressive discipline.
• Maintain all required DOT inspection reports and manifests, verify and release tickets, and handle additional documentation needed in driver supervision.
• Maintain and balance shipping papers/manifests; verify or prepare records such as routing slips, material requisitions, and job orders.
• Process cylinder orders from branch stores for STO routes and for local routes.
• Communicate with the Plant Manager to maintain appropriate on‑hand stock of required gas cylinders.
• Confere with supervisors of other departments to coordinate flow of materials or products.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules, using knowledge of truck capacities.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist drivers in deliveries and product shortages.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and equipment to increase driver efficiency.
• Provide leadership direction to all levels of associates: positive motivation, performance evaluations, coaching, regular feedback, and leading team meetings.
• Provide coaching and corrective action promptly to improve performance.
• Train new employees and cross‑train associates to ensure delivery continuity during shortages.
• Maintain a safe driving record and appropriate driver’s license classification while operating company vehicles.
• Work safely and meet all safety procedures and rules as prescribed by State, Federal, and the Company.
• All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request within the framework of company policies.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree preferred; alternatively High School diploma with five years related experience or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience:
  
  Prefer five years’ experience distributing industrial gas/packaged gases or related industries; recommend a minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations regarding hours of service and handling of hazardous materials.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) is preferred.
• Ability to operate forklift and maintain appropriate certification.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people, different personalities and backgrounds.
• Must be able to operate in a drug‑free workplace.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans; short‑term and long‑term disability; life and AD&D;
Employee Assistance Program; pre‑tax commuter…