Regional Fleet and Microbulk Manager

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages fleet for region including: trucks, trailers, tube trailers, micro-bulk, crane trucks, and forklifts. Responsible for accurate reporting of leased, owned, and rental vehicles in accordance with Company Policy and Procedures. Works with and monitors vendors to ensure that the fleet is maintained in accordance with the established Standards of Condition and that all established policies and practices are properly followed. Coordinates with Branch and Plant Managers to ensure each vehicle is outfitted with the proper safety equipment.
• Develops vehicle specification and conversion strategies. Liaisons with OE companies for warranty coverage and manages standards for vehicles, vehicle repairs, data collection, data reports, computer systems, and vehicle specifications.
• Monitors and improves fleet/equipment utilization, expense reduction and fuel efficiency.
• Contributes to equipment specification at time of lease start-up and renewal. Builds a strong working relationship with equipment vendors and provides vendor management oversight.
• Provides tube trailer coordination to jobs sites, retest, fill log updates in CIS, Skybitz monitoring.
• Prepares or assists with vehicle purchase spreadsheet, calculates capital expenditures s for fleet replacements, completes order forms bill of sale, and approves title transfers. Collects pre-sell forms, Asset retirement forms with finance, forklift lease paperwork, monthly meter readings and monthly mileage reports.
• Influences distribution costs and maximizes service response through third party vendors, fleet Performance Management (PM) and 18-month repair history reports.
• Monitors regional maintenance expense monitoring and tracking to include daily WFS approvals, review all repair orders monthly comdata invoice review and publishing for approvals.
• Drives continuous improvement in daily distribution operations. Champions distribution efficiency initiatives for the region including TRIPS and Logistic leveling.
• Provides professional development to for the successful continued operation of the fleet. Provides training to managers, supervisors, and drivers for education.
• Works closely with division fleet to improve overall fleet program and ensure strategies are executed within the regions.
• Assist as need in the administration of regions SAP fleet management, registrations, EZ Pass, SmithSafe stickers, Comdata fuel cards, ITFA stickers, fleet insurance cards, new vehicle packages, Onboard Computing (OBC) User support and Lytx cameras
• Interface with customers to schedule microbulk and tube trailer deliveries.
• Work to implement MB scheduling process through region (ASE) that can be introduced through other regions
• Responsible for the daily logistics of driver's routes, to ensure cost-efficient deliveries for MB in assigned territory
• Control distribution costs and maximizes service response through balancing of daily routes and overall system optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement in daily distribution of microbulk and tube trailers deliveries.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly delivery schedules for microbulk drivers and management.

• Review returned trips for paperwork accuracy and completeness, and unfulfilled orders.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding emergency deliveries, delivery status and capabilities.
• Manage availability of drivers and equipment, including all maintenance requirements, to ensure that adequate resources are available to meet distribution needs.
• Other projects/initiatives as assigned.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering or related area of study preferred. In lieu of degree requirement, may accept an additional four years of related experience in addition to the required experience minimum.

• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated increasing responsibility in fleet management, distribution or related experience.
• Prior experience with spend management and expense controls.
• Prior experience with industry CMV Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Practices.
• Experience with SAP preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of distribution, supply chain and/or logistics best practices/techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the following areas: compliance with applicable federal/state regulations, gases and related hard goods, DOT regulations, truck and trailer loading limits, cylinder markings, test dates, pressure ratings, ICC markings, placarding, hazardous material classifications, DOT driver qualifications and record keeping, vehicle purchasing and maintenance requirements, accident reporting, and safety and compliance.
• Considerable independent judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations; demonstrated ability to balance customer service and cost of service issues; demonstrates tact and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external customers and with handling proprietary information.
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills. Ability to lead associates who do not directly report to the position. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other professionals/managers.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and to create cross-functional alignment.
• Must possess excellent communication skills to effectively present and discuss information and respond to questions.
• Must be proficient with Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• CDL holder, hazmat endorsement and specific MB experience a plus

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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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.

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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.

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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 us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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