Responsible for operations management, strategic planning, process improvement, business planning, staff management, route planning, and periodic/ad hoc reporting
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, updating 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
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.
Requirements
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
Working knowledge of Google suite of business software
Experience working with SAP and PowerBI
Detail orientated with analytical, time management, and problem solving skills
Benefits
medical, dental, and vision plans
vacation
sick time
floating holidays
paid holidays for full-time employees
progressive parental leave package offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children
401k plan with company matching funds
tuition reimbursement
discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents
Airgas Scholarship Program
competitive compensation
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