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Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.
Distribution Manager
Location: Lancaster, TX
Linde Gas & Equipment, Inc., is in search of a Distribution Supervisor to join our team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the organization of daily delivery routes for our product delivery trucks. Due to the nature of exempt roles, work hours may extend beyond the standard schedule when necessary to meet organizational demands, leadership responsibilities, and business objectives. This may include occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends, depending on the role and the needs of the business.
What we offer you!
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion.
Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Primary Location
Texas-Lancaster
Schedule
Full-time
Job
Logistics
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Distribution Manager
Location: Lancaster, TX
Linde Gas & Equipment, Inc., is in search of a Distribution Supervisor to join our team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the organization of daily delivery routes for our product delivery trucks. Due to the nature of exempt roles, work hours may extend beyond the standard schedule when necessary to meet organizational demands, leadership responsibilities, and business objectives. This may include occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends, depending on the role and the needs of the business.
What we offer you!
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
- Employee Discount Programs
- Career growth opportunities
- Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level
- Lead and manage drivers on daily operations and plan tasks based on production schedules and delays in a team environment that values, fosters, and supports differences
- Ensure packaged and cryogenic products are delivered to meet customer needs. Ensures all HAZMAT and Driver documents are complete and filed
- Function in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and takes initiative to get things done efficiently and effectively
- Monitors shipping efficiency and resources to make sure customers are satisfied
- You will train the Distribution Team on Linde's Safety & Quality standards and requirements
- Develop talent by coaching, mentoring, providing constructive feedback, and creating growth opportunities to enhance employee performance and drive organizational success
- Consistently contribute to Linde’s safety culture by demonstrating safety standards and policies
- Efficiently utilize workforce via proper scheduling and training to provide the highest levels of customer service
- Manage the daily hours of service for drivers and ensure compliance with Linde and legal/regulatory requirements
- Other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred
- Prior Department of Transportation (DOT) experience is required
- Minimum 2 years Leadership experience in Distribution, Logistics, or Transportation
- Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations with great interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements including FDA, DOT, OSHA, and EPA.
- Strong reasoning and proven analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to motivate teams and manage conflict
- Basic PC skills
- Ability to interpret and understand DOT and internal compliance policies and procedures and relate them to others
- Effective organizational, listening, and communication skills
- Upholds high standards of honesty and integrity
- Demonstrates personal ownership for safety and actively contributes to a strong safety culture
- Contributes to a positive work environment where differences are valued and supported
- Strives for personal achievement and helps others attain results
- Ensures accountability through collaboration and interpersonal skills
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion.
Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Primary Location
Texas-Lancaster
Schedule
Full-time
Job
Logistics
Unposting Date
Ongoing