Manager - Distribution

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Airgas, Albany location, is seeking a Manager - Distribution in Albany, NY. The role oversees daily truck routing, driver leadership, and safety compliance to ensure efficient, reliable delivery services for customers in the region.

The position requires strong leadership, detail-oriented planning, and knowledge of DOT/FDA requirements, with a salary range of $75,000–$85,000 plus comprehensive benefits. Join a team focused on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing or distribution operation.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a distribution environment.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and FDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor drivers, ensuring safe work habits.
• Manage driver availability and vehicle maintenance to meet needs.
• Optimize distribution costs and improve service responsiveness.
• Provide safety training to meet DOT, OSHA, FDA requirements.
• Develop and train staff on SOPs.
• Prepare daily delivery schedules and load sheets.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Customer service orientation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

R10100929 Manager - Distribution (Open) Location: Albany, NY - Karner Rd - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Manager, Distribution in Albany, NY! We are looking for you!

Pay: The annual base salary range for this position in NY is $75,000.00 - $85,000.00.

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

The Distribution Manager leads and supports all phases of distribution including daily truck routing (inter-company shuttles, trailer and bulk deliveries), monitoring delivery vehicle maintenance, recordkeeping, and driver safety oversight.

The Distribution Manager is focused on optimizing delivery service in a safe and efficient manner.

Guides drivers and coordinates special requirements in partnership with the Plant Manager and shift leads.

Job Duties

• Guides and mentors drivers, providing collaborative leadership regarding safe work habits.
• Manages availability of drivers and equipment, including all vehicle maintenance requirements, to ensure that adequate resources are available to meet distribution/customer needs.
• Manages and aligns distribution costs while enhancing service responsiveness through balanced daily routes and overall system optimization.
• Provides safety and compliance training to meet Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety & Health Agency (OSHA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Airgas organization-wide requirements.
• Fosters continuous improvement in daily distribution operations.
• Advances distribution efficiency initiatives for the location, including demand leveling.
• Develops, documents and trains employees on Standard Operating Processes (SOPs).
• Reviews and processes daily all Department of Transportation (DOT) documentation; vehicle condition reports and drivers hours of service, route efficiency and completion.
• Reviews incoming orders for accuracy and unusual requirements.
• Communicates unusual requirements for production planning.
• Reviews returned trips for paperwork accuracy and completeness, and unfulfilled orders.
• Reviews open orders for status and closure.
• Prepares daily local and inter-branch delivery schedule for cylinders and bulk.
• Prepares load sheets, delivery tickets and manifests and highlights any critical customer requirements.
• Ensures loads are accurate and complete.
• Responds to inquiries from sales, customer service and branches regarding delivery status, capabilities and any emergency delivery requirements.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Are you a MATCH?

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing or distribution operation.
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a distribution environment.
• Knowledge of truck routing and shipping of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and FDA requirements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office to include prior experience using Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Self-starter, self-motivated, independent, well-organized with attention to detail.
• Team player with positive attitude; strong collaborative skills; ability to influence without having direct authority.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend and articulate technical procedures, governmental regulations, MSDS, safety rules, manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with others in both favorable and unfavorable situations regardless of status of position.
• Accepts cultural diversity and establishes effective working relationships.
• Strong analytical skills; competency for understanding metrics and ability to present and communicate to all levels of the organization and external customers.
• Leadership skills; Identifies requirements; allocates, and effectively uses information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for goal accomplishment; establishes appropriate courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals; develops evaluation criteria and tracking systems for monitoring goal progress and accomplishment; and specifies objectives, schedules, and priorities.
• Math skills; Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to interact in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.
• Must be able to safely drive a forklift.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree in supply chain management, logistics management or related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus objects. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment. Occasional walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion required. Ability to perform work requiring occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and finger activities including the tightening of ratchet binders. Ability to talk to and hear customers/co-workers as well as smell/hear leaking gas from cylinders. Minimal travel; minimal overnight travel – occasional weekend and on-call status.

Work Environment

When not performing office duties, will assist coworkers loading / unloading product from vehicles. Working outdoor weather conditions may be inclement and range from -10 to over 100 degrees. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a 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.

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; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. 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 healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas 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 [e-mail].