Distribution Manager with CDL

About the role

• R10098445 Distribution Manager with CDL (Open)
• Location: Henderson, CO - 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 a Distribution Manager with CDL in Henderson, CO

We are looking for you!

• Salary ranges from $85k-$95k based on experience with eligibility for Monthly Bonuses up to $700.
• 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

We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Distribution Manager to lead our regional distribution team. In this role, you will directly manage a team of 6 Class A drivers, ensuring operational excellence while maintaining our unwavering commitment to safety. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a proven track record in hazardous materials driving, and hands-on ability to assist with fleet operations when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Culture: Lead within the Airgas culture by putting safety first. Conduct daily safety meetings, ensure safety rules are strictly observed, schedule and document safety training, and immediately correct unsafe practices or conditions.
• Team Leadership: Direct, train, motivate, and manage a team of 6 Class A licensed drivers. Handle hiring, performance management, work planning, and conflict resolution to meet or exceed performance targets.
• Operations & Service: Take full responsibility for the Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost control of the Distribution team. Work closely with internal customers to ensure their needs are met in a timely manner.
• Compliance & Regulations: Partner with the regional safety officer to coordinate procedures for strict compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, and state/local regulations.
• Fleet & Logistics Management:
• Oversee all truck maintenance and fleet upkeep.
• Create weekly delivery schedules for inter-branch and micro-bulk customer requirements.
• Handle accident reporting for the fleet and represent the company regarding any traffic violations.
• Incident Response: Ensure all accidents and/or injuries are properly investigated and reported within 24 hours.
• Hands-on Support: Adjust or move tractors and trailers on site as needed to maintain smooth operational flow.
• Continuous Improvement: Create, implement, and revise standard operational practices (SOPs) as needed.
• Other Duties: Perform additional operational tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• License: Active, valid CDL Class A required.
• Driving Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience driving Class A Hazmat.
• Management Experience: 2 years of management/supervisory experience preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of DOT, OSHA, EPA, and FDA regulations relevant to hazardous materials transport.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to build a safety-first culture, hold teams accountable, and resolve associate issues effectively.

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.