Distribution Manager
Bakersfield, CA 
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R10039271 Distribution Manager (Open)

Location:

Bakersfield, CA - Meany - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Position: Distribution Manager
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Target Salary Range: $75k - $85k (DOE)

The role of the Distribution Manager is to handle all trucking and distribution functions for the specific location. Supervises and coordinates activities of all dispatchers, drivers, field service personnel and truck maintenance.
  • All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in established policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to and assure compliance with the Code of Conduct/Handbook, policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards promulgated by Federal, State and other applicable agencies or regulating bodies.
  • Must lead within the Airgas culture - putting safety first.
  • Responsible for the overall Safety, Quality, Service and Cost control of Distribution team.
  • Manages all Class A and Class B licensed personnel in accordance with company policies by hiring, training, motivating, planning and directing work, managing performance and resolving associate issues so that assigned performance targets are met or exceeded.
  • Works with the regional safety officer to coordinate the procedures required for compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, and state and local regulations and Union agreements.
  • Creates, implements and revises, as needed, standard operational practices.
  • Responsible for all truck and forklift maintenance
  • Maintaining all drivers files and maintenance records in accordance with federal/state regulations.
  • Represents company in response to traffic violations; handles accident reporting for fleet.
  • Works closely with internal customers to ensure customer needs are met in a timely manner
  • Ensures safety rules are strictly observed & safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted & documented, correct unsafe practices or conditions without delay, promote safety awareness of employees and create a mechanism in which the supervisors are actively participating and held accountable.
  • Ensures all accidents and/or injuries are reported within 24 hours and properly investigated. Comply with all Airgas safety rules and company policies.
  • Leads daily safety meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned
________________________Are you a MATCH?

  • Must have a High School Diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 5 + years of experience in industrial gas/packaged gas industry plant environment, petrochemical, or related industries in operations.
  • Minimum 2 years in supervisory role.
  • Strong knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
  • Strong comprehension of MSDS and other OSHA regulations
  • Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be customer service oriented and able to interact with the public in a professional manner.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customer needs and management expectations.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and be detailed-oriented with good organizational skills.
  • Must have good math skills; ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages; ability to handle cash transactions accurately.
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple tasks.
  • Pre-employment and random drug testing applies.
  • Possess conceptual understanding of industrial gas products, production, distribution applications and equipment
  • Working knowledge of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing practices desired.
  • Significant training in Safety and Compliance (OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA)
  • a) Compliance with applicable federal, state, local regulatory procedures (CGMP, DOT, OSHA, FDA,
  • Must have extensive coordination experience in a multi team environment.
  • Must be able to use Microsoft Office suite of applications - Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency with SAP software desired.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products.

Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

Join us for a stimulating experience: you'll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.

Airgas offers a full benefits package includes:

Airgas will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO

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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.

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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 Company's 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 .

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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years
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