Distribution Manager
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Location:
Ankeny IA - S. Creekview Dr. - Acetylene production & fillingHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW
The Distribution Manager is responsible for all phases of distribution including daily truck routing (inter-company shuttles trailer and bulk deliveries) ordering truck maintenance and recordkeeping and driver safety meetings. The Distribution Manager is responsible for maximizing delivery service in a safe and efficient manner. This position supervises drivers and coordinates special requirements with Plant Manager and shift leads.In particular you will:
Provides safety and compliance training to meet DOT OSHA FDA and Corporate requirements.
Champions distribution efficiency initiatives for the location including demand leveling.
Drives continuous improvement in daily distribution operations.
Develops documents and trains employees on SOPs and processes.
Daily review and processing of all DOT documentation including vehicle condition reports and drivers hours of service route efficiency and completion.
Reviews incoming orders for accuracy and unusual requirements. Communicate unusual requirements for production planning.
Prepares daily local and inter-branch delivery schedule for cylinders and bulk.
Prepares load sheets delivery tickets and manifests and highlights any critical customer requirements. Insures loads are accurate and complete.
Reviews returned trips for paperwork accuracy and completeness and unfulfilled orders
Reviews open orders for status and closure.
Responds to inquiries from sales customer service and branches regarding delivery status and capabilities
Responds to emergency delivery requirements.
Manages availability of drivers and equipment including all maintenance requirements to insure that adequate resources are available to meet distribution needs.
Controls distribution costs and maximizes service response through balancing of daily routes and overall system optimization.
Directly supervises drivers.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
Are you a MATCH
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
College degree in supply chain management or logistics management or related field desired.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution operation.
Minimum 2 years leadership experience in a distribution environment.
Knowledge of truck routing and shipping hazardous materials.
Knowledge of DOT regulations and FDA requirements.
Working knowledge of SAP.
Team player with positive attitude; strong collaborative skills; ability to influence without having direct authority.
Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures governmental regulations MSDS safety rules manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions procedure manuals etc.
Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
Must be customer service oriented and able to interact in a professional respectful and courteous manner.
Must be able to safely drive a forklift.
Occasionally be able to move up to 60 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
Minimal travel; minimal overnight travel occasional weekend and on-call status.
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 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 including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates.
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 for dependent children.
Your differences enhance our performance
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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Companys written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.
Airgas an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies 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 .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
