Job Description

Distribution Superintendent-21000546



Description

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2019 sales of $28 billion (25 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.

Description
We are currently seeking a Distribution Superintendent to be based out of our Fife, WA location. This position will report to the Associate Director, Operations Fife. The Distribution Superintendent is responsible for the day to day management of distribution operations in Fife. This position will have additional responsibility for distribution operations at our Portland, OR and Ferndale, WA terminals.

Responsibilities include implementing safety programs, new hire and annual training, meeting fixed and variable cost goals, compliance with quality assurance and government regulations, and maintaining tractor and trailer operability through PM and CM completion. This position requires a combination of office work and field work. Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is required.

Key responsibilities:
Manage all distribution activities
Coach team on safety and delivery performance
Take actions to improve efficiency of the fleet by reviewing KPIs
Ensure reliable supply to customers
Manage all maintenance activities for entire fleet
Hire, train and guide development of direct reports
Resolve customer delivery issues communicated by drivers, sales and logistics
Communicate daily with logistics regarding driver availability, equipment maintenance, over the road issues, etc.
Proficiency with computers, websites and standard software packages (MS Office, MS Teams, etc.)

Must have a professional and positive attitude, be able to quickly adapt to changing situations, have strong communication skills, be organized, have the ability and desire to work independently, and the skill set to be able to build and maintain productive relationships with local team and across departmental lines. Truck Maintenance experience preferred.



Qualifications

Distribution and Transportation experience required
Management experience in Union driver environment preferred
Distribution management experience of 10 years preferred
Truck Maintenance management experience over 5 years preferred
Excellent communication, team interaction and presentation skills
Self-starter, who is comfortable working independently, effectively manages multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision
Proficiency with computers, websites and standard software packages (MS Office, Skype)
Class A CDL license a plus

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.

Primary Location

Washington-Tacoma

Schedule

Full-time

Job

- Operations

Unposting Date

Ongoing