Distribution Supervisor

* Schedule:

Monday - Friday shifts start at Midnight with occasional weekend and day work.
* Pay: $70,000-$75,000/yr depending on experience
* Supervise 16 Union CDL drivers and 1

Union Loader and 1 Branch Administrator to ensure all activities are being conducted in a cohesive, team environment with Safety and Compliance remaining the #1 priority, while operating within the Polices and SOP’s set forth by Airgas Corporate.
* Ensure daily truck and MHE Inspections are being done daily by verification of current methods. (Google sheets, etc.)
* Ensure any required monthly SMS training is completed on time and documented in accordance with Airgas Policy. This also includes review of Safety Blasts, Lessons Learned and any other training that arises on an as needed basis.
* Load/unload route trucks as needed, service Will Call customers (When union personnel not able to perform function if needed)
* Please note, that this position will require work both in the office and outside as needed depending on business need. Work will be both inside and outside depending on business need.
* Ensure proper ice rotation is occurring (Verify work/information being turned in by loading staff)
* Performs monthly ride-alongs with drivers, providing coaching on Smith Safe Driving principles, DOT paperwork compliance, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, material handling, and customer service relations. Coordinates driver coaching with local safety fleet specialists as needed.
* Conducts monthly safety meetings with drivers. Interprets company policies to drivers and enforces safety regulations.
* Interprets job orders to drivers, and assigns duties;
Assigns deliveries to drivers according to customer needs, current delivery schedule and availability of supplies.
* Ensures delivery schedules are efficient and meet the needs of the customer. Coordinates with other departments to ensure seamless follow through customer service requirements and expectations.
* Manages work hours and approves entries in the timekeeping system. Responsible for maintaining hours within the established budget. Reviews attendance for policy adherence and consistent application of progressive discipline for every associate.
* Maintains all required DOT inspection reports and manifests, verifies and releases tickets, and any additional documentation needed in the supervision of drivers.
* Ensure Safety is the #1 priority daily by using all company SOP’s, Standards and Processes in place.
* Must have basic computer knowledge to include:
Gmail, Microsoft Word and Excel or Google Sheets & Google Docs
* Excellent written and oral communications and time management skills are a must.
* Ability to work independently and interact with other departments
* Knowledge of basic DOT rules
* Excellent attendance is required
* Willingness to be available for after hours calls as needed
* Willingness to work remotely if needed (finishing work from home if needed, etc.)
* Willingness to work weekends if business needs dictate the necessity.
* This position reports directly to the branch manager.
* Experience in routing/routing analysis/efficiencies
* ELD experience required
* Experience with the CA BIT requirements
* Ability to work with minimal supervision
* Ability to enforce/implement SOP's, Policies and Procedures
* Conduct required company training
* Prior driving experience and/or CDL holder a plus!
* Be organized
* Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment a MUST!
* Supervisory experience preferred
* Managing in a union environment preferred
* Forklift/MHE certification preferred
* SAP experience helpful
* Class A/B license desired, but not required.
* College degree or equivalent experience preferred
* 25 WPM minimum typing is a plus but not required.

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.

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