R10039935 Distribution Manager (Open) Location: Phoenix, AZ - Acetylene production & filling How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Position Title: Distribution Manager Location: Phoenix, AZ (WST88) The Distribution Manager will provide leadership to distribution personnel in a fast paced environment; coach, mentor personnel daily to ensure safety and superior customer service. Exercise critical thinking and problem resolution. Ensure 100% compliance with Federal, State regulations, and company policies. Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. Supervise and lead delivery drivers Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulation Conducts daily safety meetings Studies delivery schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment Records drivers' attendance and time for payroll records Initiates or suggests plans to motivate drivers to achieve goals Responsible for conducting timely and quality performance appraisals to develop and train assigned personnel Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures Trains new drivers using Smith System Performs activities of drivers supervised as required Maintains all required D.O.T. inspection reports and manifests, verifies and releases tickets, and any additional documentation needed in the supervision of drivers Process cylinder orders from branch stores for long haul routes; Process cylinder orders for local routes Collaborate with supervisors of other departments to coordinate flow of materials or products Critical thinking and problem resolution Works safely and meets the requirements of all safety procedures and rules as prescribed by State, Federal, and the Company ________________________ Are you a MATCH? High school diploma or equivalent 3 years industry experience plus supervisory experience. OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Smith System Driver Trainer experience desired Excellent communications skills, including verbal, written, dispatching and phone skills. Intermediate computer skills Experience using SAP Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of organization Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Must be able to work varied shifts, including some overtime, if necessary Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace Ability to perform work during prolonged sitting and standing of up to 8 hours or more; occasional bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion also required Must be able to work outdoors occasionally in temperatures ranging from 0 to 100 degrees F The associate must occasionally lift up to 60 pounds and/or move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment 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: http://www.airgas.com/company/careers/employee-benefits Airgas will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO _________________________ 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 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 us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com. _________________________ California Privacy Notice 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.