Distribution Supervisor

Location: Concord, CA – Filling industrial gases

About the role

As the operational backbone of our distribution branch, you will partner directly with the Branch Manager to lead daily route planning, driver coaching, and order processing. Your work ensures our delivery drivers stay safe, fully supported, and on time.

Responsibilities

• Dynamic Dispatch & Routing: Pull daily customer orders and build efficient, cost-effective delivery routes while creating accurate load sheets for warehouse teams.
• Safety & Compliance Leadership: Drive compliance across Department of Transportation (DOT) documentation, lead monthly driver ride-alongs, and reinforce defensive driving (Smith System) standards to maintain a zero-preventable-accident workplace.
• Driver Coaching & Support: Act as the first line of operational support for delivery drivers, resolving real-time route challenges and fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Order & Inventory Tracking: Process order tickets, manage asset tracking (cylinder tracking), and handle special delivery requests within our system.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with warehouse, production, and leadership teams to streamline order fulfillment and maximize delivery efficiency.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent preferred, with two to three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–3 years in a related field, specifically including dispatch operations and direct supervisory/leadership roles.
• Ability to read and interpret critical documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience working in a distribution logistics environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with FMCSA/DOT rules and regulations.
• Proficiency in Google Suite & SAP preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance and discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Floating holidays, jury duty, and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Benefits start after 30 days of employment.

Pay

$75,000 to $85,000 annually + bonus potential.