Distribution Manager

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At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

Achieve Your Ideal Work-Life Balance in This Fantastic Position!

• Pay: $60,000 to $65,000 per year (DOE)

• Work schedule: Monday-Friday - Shift Starts at 7 am

• Healthcare Benefits - Medical, dental, vision options

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match effective upon hire

• Location: Baton Rouge, LA

At Airgas, the Distribution Manager is responsible for maximizing the safe, effective and efficient distribution of product and management of the driving team within a territory. This includes delivery order management and shipment routing (inter-company shuttles, trailer, and bulk deliveries), fleet maintenance, record keeping and compliance and overall training and effectiveness of the driving team.

You will also supervise and coordinate activities of CDL Drivers engaged in transporting products by use of industrial trucks.

Recruiter: Amy O'Brien / amy.obrien@airgas.com / 620-945-0528

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly supervise drivers providing leadership regarding safe work habits. Manage the availability of drivers and equipment, including all vehicle maintenance requirements, to ensure that adequate resources are available to meet distribution/customer needs.

• Maintain all required D.O.T. inspection reports and manifests, verify and release tickets, and any additional documentation needed in the supervision of branch drivers.

• Review and process daily all Department of Transportation (DOT) documentation; vehicle condition reports and drivers hours of service, route efficiency, and completion.

• Submit all required D.O.T. paperwork (hours of service logs, manifests, VIRs, etc.) and additional reports in an accurate and timely manner to the appropriate individuals.

• Prepare load sheets, delivery tickets, and manifests and highlight any critical customer requirements. Ensure loads are accurate and complete.

• Serve as a liaison between distribution and sales.

• Plan delivery by organizing truck loads and routing schedules. Interprets job orders to workers and assigns duties.

• Establish or adjust work schedules and procedures to meet delivery schedules

Ready to Fill Your Potential?

At Airgas, you'll receive great pay, benefits and advancement opportunities, but that's just the start! Here, you'll also: Ride with a top-tier company, Return home daily, Go further in your career and benefit from our culture of safety.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 - 5 years experience routing deliveries and supervising CDL Drivers.

• Knowledge of shipping of hazardous materials within DOT and FDA Requirements.

• Working knowledge of SAP and Google Applications preferred

• Self-starter, self-motivated, independent, well-organized with attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with others in favorable and unfavorable situations regardless of status or position. Accepts cultural diversity and establishes effective working relationships.

• Strong analytical skills with competency for understanding metrics and ability to present and communicate to all levels of the organization and external customers.

• Must have leadership skills to use available resources for goal accomplishment; establish appropriate courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals; develop evaluation criteria and tracking systems for monitoring goal progress and accomplishment; and specify objectives, schedules, and priorities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated leadership experience in a distribution environment.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of FMCSA and CDL/DOT Regulations.

• Ability to regularly lift 60 pounds and/or move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid LA Class A commercial driver license with airbrakes and hazmat endorsement.

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career " whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We 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 Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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