R10094268 Logistics Supervisor (Open)

Location:

Waukesha, WI - Acetylene production & filling

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.

Airgas is Hiring for a Logistics Supervisor in Waukesha, WI!
 

We are looking for you !

• Pay $52-58k

• 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 a 14-week paid child birth benefit 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

Recruiter:  Kailee Cooper / [email protected]

The Logistics Supervisor supports and coordinates the entire lifecycle of gas distribution, from production and cylinder filling to final delivery. This role guides day-to-day driver activity, truck routing, and vehicle maintenance while simultaneously coordinating plant operations like production scheduling and quality control. We are looking for a professional to steward rigorous safety and recordkeeping standards in total compliance with FDA (GMP), DOT, and OSHA regulations.

• Guide the activities of two or more drivers. Initiates or suggests plans to inspire the team to achieve collective work goals.

• Engages in collaborative problem-solving with the team to resolve work challenges.

• Recommends or initiates associate actions, such as promotions, transfers, and performance coaching.

• Ensures time and production records are maintained accurately.

• Provides safety and compliance training to meet Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Airgas-specific requirements related to distribution activities.

• Ensures safety of equipment by ensuring the proper maintenance is performed in timely matter. Corrects unsafe acts or conditions without delay.

• Ideally, you will assist with the daily logistics of driver’s routes to ensure cost-efficient deliveries.

• Processes all DOT documentation including vehicle condition reports and drivers hours of service, route efficiency and route completion.

• Distributes tasks to drivers according to customer and operational needs. Reviews incoming orders for accuracy and unusual requirements. Communicates unusual requirements for production planning.

• Studies driver schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignments.

• Interprets company policies to the team and fosters commitment to safety regulations.

• Implements measures to advance production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and adjusts working conditions and use of equipment to increase the impact of the team.

• Provides assistance to the Plant/Distribution Manager with regard to planning and managing capital investments.

• Coordinates the proper inventory levels of supplies and equipment.

• Schedules production on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure production requests are met in a timely manner.

• Coordinates customer deliveries, addresses product complaints and attends to special production requests.

• Orders supplies needed for production. Sources gases both internally and externally.

• Maintains production reports and files on equipment maintenance and production. Responsible for the signing and certifying of fill operation records.

• Maintains files on equipment maintenance and production.

• Nurtures the development of new associates through training.

• Maintains routine stock of gases as needed.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree in supply chain management, logistics management or related field preferred.

• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience working in a leadership role within a distribution environment.

• Knowledge of truck routing and the shipping of hazardous materials.

• Knowledge of DOT regulations and FDA requirements.

• Working knowledge of SAP.

• Efficient in utilizing Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-starter, self-motivated, independent, well-organized, attention to detail.

• Team player with positive attitude; strong collaborative skills; ability to influence without having direct authority.

• Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures, governmental regulations, MSDS, safety rules, manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.

• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.

• Must have effective oral and written English language ability.

• Strong analytical skills; competency for understanding metrics and ability to present and communicate to all levels of the organization and external customers.

• 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 percent’s.

• Must be customer service oriented and able to interact in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.

• Must be able to safely drive a forklift.

• Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.

• Employee may occasionally be required to traverse through office and/or manufacturing locations.

• Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.

• Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer.

• Requires use of computer, telephone and operation of a motor vehicle.

• Occasionally be able to move up to 60 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.

• Minimal travel; minimal overnight travel – occasional weekend and on-call status.

• While performing the duties of this position, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving machine parts.

• 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 [email protected].

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