Distribution Supervisor (Full Time) - Vancouver, BC or Edmonton, AB

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 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 chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, 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.

At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team. 

Distribution Supervisor (Full Time) - Vancouver, BC or Edmonton, AB

This is an existing position with a starting annual salary of $80,000.00.

Primary Purpose

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Distribution Supervisor is based in Vancouver, BC or Edmonton, AB and responsible for supporting the Operations Manager in supervising, managing, ,mentoring the Microbulk drivers across Western Canada. The key goals of this position are to ensure safe, compliant, efficient, and profitable operations while delivering excellent customer service.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in ensuring safety and compliance of microbulk transport operations, in accordance with Linde and regulatory requirements.
• Provide support to the Operations Manager by managing drivers across multiple provinces and assist with daily inquiries for unionized and non-unionized operations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for microbulk drivers, providing direction, support and decision-making during operations.
• Coordinate scheduled fleet maintenance at preferred shops and assist with vehicle break downs
• Coordinate tanker scheduling for annual permits and certifications
• Be proficient with TDG regulations and assist with PeopleNet OBC training and issues
• Understand and assist with Accustar handheld training and issues
• Review on-board technology for coaching opportunities with drivers when they arise
• Manage JDE Recurring Order scheduling and releasing on a weekly basis
• Review telemetry and schedule deliveries and release orders across all hubs
• Dispatch same day delivery requests received from the Order Desks
• Coordinate vacation scheduling and ensure appropriate coverage
• Purchase and stock standard PPE at home hub and ship out to drivers as needed
• Proactively identify gaps or inefficiencies in distribution process and recommend improvements.
• Compile monthly summary of any events, downtime and product shortages

Required Qualifications

Education

• Post-secondary education in logistics, supply chain, business, engineering, or related field or equivalent operational experience.
• Class 1 or 3 driver license is considered an asset
• Strong working knowledge of transportation safety, compliance requirements and operational systems.
• College, vocational school or university degree in transportation, business administration, supply chain, logistics or similar will be considered differential.

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or distribution operations preferably in a safety-critical environment.
• Strong communication experience in an operational environment, including conveying priorities and handling customer escalations.
• Experience in cryogenic or industrial gas operations is considered an asset
• No Level 1 or Level 2 equivalent “in control” vehicle incidents within the past 24 months.
• Relevant product knowledge and experience preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong safety culture.
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft office and other digital platforms.
• Able to work with KPIs and reports to drive actions.
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of vehicle maintenance
• Knowledge of compressed gases and the safe handling of gases
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information 
  System (WHMIS) training
• Strong aptitude for delivery technology (handheld computers, E-Logs)

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, and may also include reference checks, and employment verification.

Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs. #LI-MM1

We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #LI-MM1