Branch Distribution Manager

Overview

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Purpose Of The Position:
The Branch Distribution Manager is responsible for coordinating Sauk Rapids, Duluth, Willmar, and Virginia Branch location deliveries and leading our route and relief drivers. They will manage the day-to-day delivery operations to support our customer needs ensuring product is delivered properly and in a safe and timely manner. The Branch Distribution Manager will route all delivery vehicles daily, and dispatch accordingly.

They will be responsible for coordinating fleet maintenance and will ensure our compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. This position is responsible for meeting goals set-forth by the Leadership Team and work in accordance with the company core values and culture.

• Lead, manage and hold employees accountable; build the capabilities of a driven and diverse team
• Ensure employee compliance with established policies, procedures, and objectives of the Company through L-10 meetings
• Approve weekly time clock system regarding regular, overtime and Paid Time-Off hours
• Conduct employee evaluations and performance reviews
• Use Company routing software and ERP system to dispatch delivery fleet
• Review efficiency of routes using Company routing software to monitor employee productivity metrics and ensure route optimization
• Track driver’s mileage, stops, cylinders delivered, and hours worked
• Review documentation submitted by drivers each day to ensure pre/post trip inspections are properly completed
• Maintain records of vehicle maintenance to include mileage, fuel, repairs, vehicle registration and DOT compliance
• Retain and submit mileage for vehicles driven out of state ensuring compliance
• Assist with new equipment purchases within the delivery fleet through sourcing, pricing and ordering
• Maintain driver qualification files according to DOT guidelines

• Lead, manage and hold employees accountable; build the capabilities of a driven and diverse team
• Ensure employee compliance with established policies, procedures, and objectives of the Company through L-10 meetings
• Approve weekly time clock system regarding regular, overtime and Paid Time-Off hours
• Conduct employee evaluations and performance reviews
• Use Company routing software and ERP system to dispatch delivery fleet
• Review efficiency of routes using Company routing software to monitor employee productivity metrics and ensure route optimization
• Track driver’s mileage, stops, cylinders delivered, and hours worked
• Review documentation submitted by drivers each day to ensure pre/post trip inspections are properly completed
• Maintain records of vehicle maintenance to include mileage, fuel, repairs, vehicle registration and DOT compliance
• Retain and submit mileage for vehicles driven out of state ensuring compliance
• Assist with new equipment purchases within the delivery fleet through sourcing, pricing and ordering
• Maintain driver qualification files according to DOT guidelines

• Perform other projects as assigned by supervisor
• Fill in for delivery drivers, when required, to make necessary customer deliveries

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Class A license with Hazardous Material Endorsements required, Tanker Endorsement preferred
• 3 – 5 years of truck driving experience desired
• Previous dispatching experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of gases, cryogenics (pressure and compatibility) preferred
• Industry experience such as handling cylinders and/or previous knowledge of gases, tankers and mechanics is desired
• Effective oral and written communication skills and basic customer service experience
• Must be organized, have good reasoning skills, math aptitude and time management skills
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook is helpful
• Be a member or work closely with Safety Committee and industry related groups

• Safety gear such as steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves and hard hat when appropriate
• Tractor Trailer with tailgate lift, 2 wheeler, pallet jacks, piping equipment, hoses and regulators
• Company billing and…