Distribution Supervisor

Roberts-Oxygen-Company,-Inc.-2; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Low medical premiums

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) plan

Sick leave

Dental and vision care

Job summary

Roberts Oxygen is hiring a Distribution Supervisor in Portsmouth, VA. You will lead local delivery teams, coordinate routes and schedules, and ensure safe, accurate deliveries while building strong customer relationships.

The role requires CDL Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, two years of supervisory experience, and solid MS Office skills. A High School diploma is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Expect competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements required, plus two years driving experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience managing a team of 5+ drivers.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and operate company trucks safely.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of local drivers and coordinate daily routes.
• Assist with routing, dispatching, and scheduling as needed.
• Coach drivers on docks and in trucks to ensure safe, timely deliveries.
• Collaborate with internal production teams to meet customer needs.

Skills

CDL Hazmat

Tanker Endorsement

Supervisory experience

MS Office

Communication

Safety awareness

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Local Routes | Top Pay | Excellent Benefits | Career Growth

Drive Local. Deliver Quality. Grow with a Leader in the Industry.

Roberts Oxygen, a trusted name in industrial, medical, and specialty gases and equipment, is looking for a dedicated Distribution Supervisor to join our team in Portsmouth, VA. As a Distribution Supervisor, you'll be a key player in providing safe, timely, and accurate deliveries-while building great relationships with customers and working closely with our internal production teams. You will utilize planning, coordination and supervisory skills to develop of drivers through daily coaching on the plant docks and in trucks. We will look to you for assistance with or back-up driving coverage as applicable for the Distribution department (routing, dispatching, scheduling, maintenance and roadside service) and Inside Sales.

What makes you stand out?

You're a reliable and experienced CDL driver who thrives in physically active roles and takes pride in delivering exceptional service. Your sound leadership and management skills promote a positive work environment where drivers and customers count on you for timely route dispatching and problem solving. You have working knowledge cryogenics, DOT, and FMCSA regulations. You are team oriented and a self-started who values safety, accuracy, and professionalism.

Responsibilities and requirements:

• Class A or B CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements AND two years of driving experience
• 2 years of supervisory experience managing a team of 5 or more drivers
• Safely operate company truck and equipment
• High School degree required; Bachelor degree in Business Management or related field preferred
• 1 year experience in a sales or customer interaction environment required.
• Experience in a purchasing function
• Experience in a distribution supervisory/routing/dispatch function
• Experience in a compressed gas cylinder filling production function
• Strong computer skills and proficient in a Microsoft Office environment, specifically using MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is preferred
• Ability to apply basic mathematical operation principles
• Excellent writing, communication and media presentation skills
• Must be comfortable communicating publicly and directly interacting with people in various environments
• Process analysis and strong decision-making abilities
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Excellent driving record and if selected, ability to pass pre-employment screenings

What's in it for you?

• Excellent pay and quarterly bonus opportunities
• Low medical premiums, no medical co-pays, and low out-of-pocket deductibles
• Sick leave, dental and vision care
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Positive, respectful, and customer focused work environment
• Career advancement opportunities with free training and professional development

Why Roberts Oxygen?

Since our founding in 1966 as a local distributor of compressed industrial, medical and specialty gases, cryogenic gases and equipment, welding equipment and supplies, we have expanded our capabilities and services to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers. Today, Roberts Oxygen is recognized as the finest service oriented independent distributor from Pennsylvania to Florida with 57 locations, serving 9 states.

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