Supervisor - Distribution

R Supervisor - Distribution (Open)

Sacramento, CA (Plant) - Acetylene production & filling

$71,000 - $80,000

• Assist the Branch/Distribution Manager with daily delivery routes, purchase order requests, and processing necessary paperwork for cylinder movement at this location.
• Work closely with the Branch/Distribution Manager to supervise and coordinate activities of CDL drivers engaged in loading and transporting compressed and liquid gas cylinders to customers or company locations.
• Plan routes and schedules for drivers, vehicles, deliveries, and pick‑ups based on driver, company, and customer information.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Create a safe work environment by contributing to zero preventable accidents and by continuous compliance with company safety rules, standard operating procedures, and governmental regulations required for the position.
• Analyze and resolve work problems and assist drivers in solving work problems.
• Assist the Branch Manager with monthly driver ride‑along sessions, providing coaching on Smith Safe Driving principles, DOT paperwork compliance, pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, material handling, and customer service relations.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings with drivers, interpret company policies to drivers, and enforce safety regulations.
• Assist the Branch/Distribution Manager with processing cylinder orders for local routes and with monthly driver ride‑alongs.
• Process delivery order tickets in the system.
• Work closely with the Branch/Distribution Manager on efficiencies through cylinder utilization and customer replenishment orders.
• Coordinate the flow of materials by conferring with supervisors of other departments.
• Pull daily orders from the SAP system to create necessary routes for driver deliveries.
• Create load sheets for production loaders to prepare trucks for on‑time delivery.
• Maintain production data input and changes, cylinder movements, process special handling arrangements, and cost for customer invoicing.
• Provide support for all DOT paperwork for accuracy and completeness before uploading to DOT files.
• Communicate professionally, respectfully, and effectively at all levels in both oral and written forms.
• Perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but is not specifically described.

• High school degree or equivalent preferred, with two to three years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of experience working in a distribution logistics environment.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Experience with SAP.

• Knowledge of FMCSA/DOT rules/regulations is helpful.
• Prior dispatch experience.
• Prior experience supervising associates.
• 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 not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short‑term and long‑term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full‑time employees.

Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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 does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals 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‑ac

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