Distribution Manager

R Distribution Manager (Open)

Location:

Oakwood Village, OH – Filling industrial

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Airgas is Hiring for a Distribution Manager in Oakwood Village, OH!

We are looking for you !

• Comprehensive Family Benefits:
  Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents:
  We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access:
  Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Recruiter:
Kailee Cooper /

The Distribution Manager is vital to all phases of distribution including daily truck routing (inter-company shuttles, trailer and bulk deliveries), monitoring delivery vehicle maintenance, recordkeeping, and driver safety oversight. The Distribution Manager is responsible for enhancing service excellence in a safe and efficient manner. You will provide mentorship to drivers and coordinate special requirements in partnership with the Plant Manager and shift leads.

• Provides mentorship and guidance to drivers regarding safe work habits.
• Coordinates the availability of drivers and equipment, including all vehicle maintenance requirements, to ensure that adequate resources are available to meet distribution/customer needs.
• Stewards distribution resources and enhances service response through balancing of daily routes and overall system optimization.
• Provides safety and compliance training to meet Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Occupational Safety & Health Agency (OSHA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Airgas organization-wide requirements.
• Fosters continuous growth in daily distribution operations and promotes and supports distribution efficiency initiatives for the location, including demand leveling.
• Develops, documents and trains employees on Standard Operating Processes (SOPs).
• Reviews and processes daily all Department of Transportation  vehicle condition reports and drivers hours of service, route efficiency and completion.
• Reviews incoming orders for accuracy and unusual requirements; communicates these for production planning.
• Evaluates returned trips for paperwork accuracy and unfulfilled orders, and manages open orders for status and closure.
• Prepares daily local and inter-branch delivery schedules for cylinders and bulk.
• Prepares load sheets, delivery tickets and manifests
  , highlighting any critical customer requirements. Ideally, you ensure loads are accurate and complete.
• Responds to inquiries from sales, customer service and branches regarding delivery status, capabilities and any emergency delivery requirements.
• Collaborates on other duties and projects as assigned.

Are you a MATCH?

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• 2+ years of demonstrated leadership experience in a distribution setting.

• A College degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field is a plus.
• Familiarity with truck routing and the shipping of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and FDA requirements.
• Experience with SAP is highly valued.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Proactive and well-organized with a strong eye for detail and a collaborative spirit.
• A team-oriented contributor with a positive attitude and the ability to foster alignment across different departments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly share technical procedures, safety rules, and maintenance instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to nurture professional relationships effectively, even during times of complexity.
• We value an…