District Manager

Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads and develops Area Managers, Depot Managers, and Supervisors to ensure safe operations, consistent execution, and achievement of performance expectations.
• Owes service and distribution performance across the district, including routing efficiency, delivery execution, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Establishes clear expectations aligned with company goals and Key Performance Indicators, and holds leadership accountable for results across safety, service, and financial performance.
• Drives a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, and DOT regulations, and by reinforcing safe behaviors and operational discipline across all locations.
• Ensures Area Managers, Depot Managers, and Supervisors take ownership for the safety performance of their teams.
• Actively utilizes Field Service Management (FSM) systems to monitor performance, identify gaps, and drive improvements in routing, scheduling, and service execution.
• Provides leadership in hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee development to build a capable and accountable field organization.
• PARTNERS WITH CROSS-FUNCTIONAL STAKEHOLDERS TO DRIVE ALIGNMENT AND CONSISTENT EXECUTION OF COMPANY INITIATIVES.
• Reviews financial and operational performance to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, optimized routing, resource allocation, and cost control.
• Conducts regular site visits to evaluate safety compliance, operational consistency, facility conditions, equipment readiness, and inventory levels.
• Identifies and drives improvement initiatives to enhance performance and reduce cost.
• Develops and executes short-term operational and staffing plans aligned with company objectives, including process improvement, safety performance, customer service, and workforce planning.
• LEADS OR SUPPORTS INVESTIGATIONS RELATED TO INCIDENTS, ACCIDENTS, AND CUSTOMER OR EMPLOYEE CONCERNS, ENSURING APPROPRIATE ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS.
• Approves payroll, time off, and related administrative activities for direct reports.
• Conducts regular performance reviews and provides ongoing coaching and feedback to develop leadership capability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience leading a remote, field-based team in a service operations or distribution environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-site operations and drive performance across geographically dispersed locations.
• Strong working knowledge of Field Service Management (FSM) systems and their application in routing, scheduling, and service optimization.
• Proven ability to operate as a hands-on leader in a field environment, with a willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Strong operational and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, analyzing performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement.
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to set direction, develop people, and execute against business objectives.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a structured, data-driven approach.
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS WITH THE ABILITY TO ENGAGE EMPLOYEES AT ALL LEVELS AND PRESENT INFORMATION CLEARLY TO LEADERSHIP AND STAKEHOLDERS.
• Able to INTERPRET AND APPLY BUSINESS, TECHNICAL, AND REGULATORY INFORMATION INCLUDING OSHA AND DOT REQUIREMENTS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Education and Certifications

• High School diploma required.
• Four-year degree in Business or a related field preferred.
• NuCO2 PROVIDES COMPETITIVE PAY AND AN EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS PACKAGE, INCLUDING HEALTH, DENTAL, DISABILITY, AND LIFE INSURANCE; PAID HOLIDAYS AND VACATION; A 401(k)-RETIREMENT PLAN; EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS; AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level.