Distribution Superintendent (Finance)

Job Overview: As the Distribution Superintendent for the East Rockies area, the successful candidate will spearhead our distribution operations, ensuring that products are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. Managing a fleet of 8 tractors and 16 trailers, he will oversee approximately 5,400 deliveries annually across nearly 520,000 miles. Leading a team of 10 drivers and 2 mechanics, he will cultivate a high-performance culture focused on safety and service excellence. This role is pivotal in optimizing operational efficiency, maintaining strict adherence to safety and compliance standards, and fostering strong customer relationships through exceptional service delivery. Responsibilities: - Oversee Regional Distribution Operations: Manage distribution activities across the East Rockies, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of products. - Manage Fleet and Resources: Supervise 8 tractors and 16 trailers, optimizing their utilization to meet delivery schedules and reduce operational costs. - Lead and Develop Team Members: Oversee a team of 10 drivers and 2 mechanics, providing leadership, training, and performance evaluations to foster a high-performing team. - Ensure Safety and Compliance: Uphold strict adherence to all federal, state, and local transportation regulations, as well as company policies related to safety and environmental standards. - Monitor Delivery Performance: Coordinate and monitor 5,420 total deliveries and 519,876 miles driven annually, ensuring efficiency and reliability in distribution. - Implement Operational Improvements: Develop and execute strategies to enhance logistics operations, including route optimization and process improvements. - Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with other departments to align distribution efforts with overall business objectives and customer needs. - Manage Maintenance Activities: Coordinate with mechanics to ensure all vehicles are properly maintained, minimizing downtime and extending equipment life. - Analyze Data and Reporting: Collect and analyze performance data to generate reports, informing strategic decisions and identifying areas for improvement. - Enhance Customer Satisfaction: Build strong relationships with customers by ensuring reliable delivery services and addressing any concerns promptly. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience. - Minimum of five years of experience in transportation or distribution management. - Proven experience managing a fleet and supervising drivers and mechanics. - Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements. Key Skills and Attributes: - Leadership Abilities: Exceptional skills in leading and motivating a diverse team to achieve high performance and meet organizational goals. - Strategic Planning: Strong capability in developing and implementing strategies that optimize distribution efficiency and reduce costs. - Operational Excellence: Focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency, with a track record of improving logistics operations. - Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, - Problem-Solving: Able to make sound decisions under pressure, resolving issues quickly to maintain operational continuity. - Technical Proficiency: Proficient in logistics management software and data analysis tools. - Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and priorities in a fast-paced environment. About Linde: Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com. - We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits. - At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted. Pay commensurate with experience. Open to pay range $93,730.08 - $132,405.36. #LI-NB1