Manager - Distribution

About the role

The Distribution Manager leads and supports all phases of distribution including daily truck routing (inter-company shuttles, trailer and bulk deliveries), monitoring delivery vehicle maintenance, recordkeeping, and driver safety oversight. The Distribution Manager is focused on optimizing delivery service in a safe and efficient manner. Guides drivers and coordinates special requirements in partnership with the Plant Manager and shift leads.

Responsibilities

• Guides and mentors drivers, providing collaborative leadership regarding safe work habits.
• Manages availability of drivers and equipment, including all vehicle maintenance requirements, to ensure that adequate resources are available to meet distribution/customer needs.
• Manages and aligns distribution costs while enhancing service responsiveness through balanced daily routes and overall system optimization.
• Provides safety and compliance training to meet Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety & Health Agency (OSHA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Airgas organization-wide requirements.
• Fosters continuous improvement in daily distribution operations.
• Advances distribution efficiency initiatives for the location, including demand leveling.
• Develops, documents and trains employees on Standard Operating Processes (SOPs).
• Reviews and processes daily all Department of Transportation (DOT) documentation; vehicle condition reports and drivers hours of service, route efficiency