Transportation Manager

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the ABM is responsible for activities related to the following areas, but not limited to:

Operations management, strategic planning, process improvement, business planning, staff management, route planning as well as periodic and ad hoc reporting.

Responsibilities

∙ Manage daily work and safety of delivery drivers, including adherence to standard operating procedures, adherence to planned routes, and providing safe and efficient customer service

∙ Analyzes live and historical data to ensure accuracy for maintaining optimal delivery plans and customer frequency

∙ Manage labor hours and directs labor activities to stay within budget

∙ Coordinates required vehicle repairs and maintenance with the Fleet Manager ∙ Reviews delivery productivity

∙ Coordinates with Safety Department to aid in training, associate observations, up - dating preferred work methods, and routine safety inspections

∙ Submit and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement

∙ Ensure delivery drivers comply with local, state and federal regulatory agencies ∙ Prepare work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed ∙ Assist with the training of new associates

∙ Complete driver payroll

∙ Make recommendations for disciplinary action and behavior modification where required ∙ Communicate with sales management to collaboratively resolve any customer opportunity or issue

∙ Interpret, train and consistently enforce company policies and procedures ∙ Direct travel, fuel, supplies, inventory, and labor within budget

∙ Ensure all policies and procedures are followed.

∙ Serve assigned geographical area customers

∙ Ensure compliance with all D.O.T and Hours of Service regulations

∙ Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all field communications

∙ Conduct associate ride along and safety audits

∙ Ensure maintenance and compliance of all assigned assets

∙ Travel up to 50% of the time within an assigned geographical area

∙ Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

∙ A four-year degree, or at least 4 years of experience in a management position ∙ 5+ years’ multi stop route management experience; Beverage Carbonation (BevCarb) industry preferred, but not required.

∙ Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and FDA regulations as they apply to the compressed gas industry.

∙ Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft office applications. Google Suite knowledge preferred.

∙ Ability to develop and manage a team while promoting inclusivity, diversity and teamwork in a remote management work environment

∙ Ability to analyze data, connect it to real-world variables, and utilize it to correct team routines and standards

∙ Strong business acumen supported through P&L management

∙ A confident, decisive communication style and the ability to motivate your team ∙ Comfort with setting reasonable but ambitious goals, and supporting employees as they seek to achieve and surpass them.

∙ Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.

∙ The willingness to learn, be hands on and take the lead on strategy and planning ∙ Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills

∙ Excellent organization, documentation and follow-up skills.

∙ Mechanical aptitude.

∙ Ability to routinely lift 25 – 75 lbs., and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 100 lbs. ∙ Ability to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours; Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion also required.

∙ Ability to perform functions during occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling and finger activities.

∙ Must be able to work outdoors in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 110 degrees. ∙ Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

∙ Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet management requirements and customer expectations.

Skills:

∙ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

∙ Strong organizational, team and communication skills

∙ Working knowledge of Google suite of business software

∙ Experience working with SAP and PowerBI

∙ Detail orientated with analytical, time management, and problem solving skills ∙ Communicates with clarity, in writing, verbally in one-on-one or group situations

Other:

∙ This role may in a hybrid work environment, with the need to work from the office and from home.

∙ No relocation assistance is being provided.

Airgas would like to thank all candidates for their application; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.