Distribution Manager

R10102621 Distribution Manager (Open) Location: Oklahoma City, OK (Branch) - Retail shop 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 a Distribution Manager in Oklahoma City, OK We are looking for you! Pay begins at $70,000 based on experience. 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 Monday through Friday, with on-call availability for business needs. The Distribution Manager oversees regional fleet transportation, bulk and microbulk routing, driver management, regulatory compliance, and equipment maintenance while maintaining safety as the top priority. Working in close coordination with the Plant Manager and other department heads, this position supervises and supports a dedicated team of up to 11 drivers to ensure the safe, efficient, and seamless flow of materials and products. The ideal candidate brings extensive commercial driving experience and leverages modern telematics, video safety systems, and enterprise management software—specifically Lytx DriveCam, Omnitracs, and SAP—to optimize fleet operations, maintain accurate bulk inventories, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a strong culture of safety. What You'll Do: Safety, Leadership & Supervision Maintain a culture of safety across all fleet and driver operations. Directly supervise, coach, and manage a team of up to 11 Shuttle, Bulk, and Microbulk drivers. Oversee hiring, training, performance reviews, scheduling, discipline, and conflict resolution. Communicate policies and job orders clearly, providing hands-on operational support as needed. Fleet, Maintenance & Telematics Schedule and oversee preventative maintenance and repairs to ensure fleet readiness. Monitor Lytx DriveCam video events to coach drivers and reduce risky behaviors. Utilize Omnitracs for ELD compliance, Hours of Service (HOS), route adherence, and vehicle tracking. Routing, Scheduling & Inventory Schedule regional bulk and microbulk deliveries inside and outside assigned locations. Estimate labor hours, assign daily routes, and adjust workloads to meet delivery schedules. Calculate and manage accurate bulk inventory levels in delivery units. Implement process improvements to boost fleet efficiency and meet performance goals. Compliance, SAP & Administration Ensure strict D.O.T. compliance, managing DVIRs, driver qualification files, and manifests. Use SAP for daily customer invoicing, closing shipments, and tracking time/production records. Log accurate mileage for IFTA reporting and maintain delivery documentation. Coordinate with plant leadership and other departments to align material and product flow. ________________________ Are you a MATCH? Required Qualifications: Commercial Driving Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on past experience operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) [e.g., Class A or B CDL experience]. Regulatory Compliance: Deep working knowledge of D.O.T. regulations, FMCSA guidelines, HOS rules, and IFTA reporting requirements. Safety Record: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Preferred Qualifications Management Experience: 5 years of management or supervisory experience in fleet transportation, industrial gas, bulk liquid distribution, or manufacturin…

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