Area Manager - Pelham & Wappingers Falls, NY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manages 2-3 depots.  Responsible for overall safety directions, standardization coordination, and daily work of these depots.   Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.   
• Adheres to and enforces the organization’s policies, procedures, and Federal/State applicable laws.     

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

• Works closely with District Manager to ensure Depot performance in both KPI’s and Safety compliance.  

 DAILY: 

• Monitors employee timesheets in UltiPro to ensure compliance with Hours-of-Service Regulations (OP-201) 

• Train and manage drivers to adhere to Xata guidelines. 

• Complete XATA log in and out process through the PAL hand-held device or computer daily.  

• Inspects depot property, Receiver, Trucks, PAL devices, Xata, and all associated equipment for quality assurance, while using company approved Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s).   

• View all E-mails and respond as necessary in a professional and timely manner. 

• Review DCI (Driver Check In) to plan resources to complete install, pulls, swaps, and call-in requests.    

• Review completed trips report to ensure route completion, productivity, and to identify frequency adjustments.   

• Review and approve all exceptions and makes necessary frequency changes.  

• Review completed service and installation activities while using company approved Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s).   

• Verify depot cylinders, bulk tanks, and parts inventory.  

• Send daily Receiver reading levels to Praxair via website and receive liquid CO2 inventory in E-PAL.  

• Review Digital Dashboard to update delivery schedule and schedules resources accordingly.  

• Review installs & service schedule and communicates challenges to the Service Scheduler.  

• Verifies CO2 transfers in the “Quality Product Tracking Log” 

• Files COA and delivery receipts from CO2 vendors in date order for quality assurance process.   

 WEEKLY: 

• Weekly cycle counts in E-PAL 

• Conduct weekly Safety Meetings while reviewing “Safety Alerts” and corporate safety topics. 

• Reviews weekly KPI’s and Xata performance results with all associates. (hard brakes, speeding, and idle time.  

• Keeps weekly communication board current with all OSHA, Safety, and Management correspondence. 

• Keeps proper maintenance of tank and N2Gen inventory and sends non-operational units to RF1 (Milcarb) or RF2 (Memphis).   

• Routes all new customers off the 999 status in Nu Routes. 

• Verify inventory transfers are completed in E-Pal. 

• Inspect all cylinders dates and labeling, perform cylinder inventory and order if needed. 

• Sends e-mail part request to shipping weekly or as needed.  

• Purchase necessary depot supplies. 

• Inspect all vehicles for supplies to ensure Safety and DOT compliance. 

• Clean and inspect Depot to ensure Safety compliance. 

• Reviews UltiPro for missing time punches and hours of services compliance.   

• Forward service call request to Scheduler to create case number for ticket creation.  

 Bi-MONTHLY:  

•  Submit trip records if driving an apportion plated vehicle (1st and the 15th) 
• Review and approve timesheets for payroll 

 MONTHLY: 

•  Fax monthly Safety topic sign-off sheet to the District Safety Manager.  
• Complete Monthly Safety Assessment Audits (which include OSHA,,VKPI, and DOT compliance requirements).  

• Complete End of Month Inventory. 

• Review vehicle PM Schedules and coordinate service work with Ryder/Penski. 

• Submit End of Month Mileage in Digital Dashboard.  

• Must follow all P-Card company policy requirements.  

 ANNUAL: 

• Associate Performance reviews and Driver Required Training 

• Complete Ride-A-longs while reviewing the Smith System process. 

• Complete VK inspections on Bulk Trucks, if certified. 

 QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to travel in region or nationally, including some overnight stays, depending on the needs of the company. 

• Split time for supervision of assigned depots requiring travel – 3-2 split for 5 day work week. 

• Need to be flexible enough to travel with minimal notice.  

• Ability to lead and motivate subordinates through a positive safety first, goal oriented, and productive mindset. 

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret established SOP’s, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Have the ability to communicate effectively (verbally and by email) all SOP’s installation challenges to the Scheduler, Sales, Ops. Managers, and Safety Departments.   

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills  

• Have basic knowledge of the permitting procedures, where applicable.  

• Basic mathematical skills – addition, subtraction, multiplication, percentages, decimals, and division.    

• Basic Microsoft Office computer skills 

• Experience using UltiPro, Digital Dashboard, E-Pal, Nu Routes, Microsoft Office products, to assist the depot management preferred. 

• Experience with Hazardous Material and pressurized gas systems preferred. 

EXPERIENCE: 

• Must be at least 21 years of age.  

• A minimum of two years' experience as a supervisor preferred. 

• Minimum of 1-year commercial driving experience in a similar vehicle in the past 3 years.  

• Must have a clean driving record that meets NuCO2’s Safety Point System. 

• Strong mechanical ability and basic knowledge of building construction process required.  

• Previous experience in plumbing, cable installation, or construction experience preferred.  
• Salary commensurate with experience.

 COMMUNICATION AND COGNITIVE ABILITIES: 

• Follow all Safety Requirements and procedures  

• Have integrity in all aspect of the job 

• Have the ability to properly communicate with all levels of management, peers, and the customers in a professional and courteous manner 

• Willingness/enthusiasm for accepting responsibility and accountability; An “ownership mentality”.  

• Have strong problem-solving ability and work ethic 

• Independent worker. 

• Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity. 

• Achievement/results driven. 

• High-energy individual. 

• Ability to foster strong relationships with colleagues/customers. 

• Recognized as a source of expertise. 

 PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Must be able to wear all required PPE, (Hard hats, safety glasses, ear protection, steel toed boots, and gloves as required). 

• Must be able to direct lift up to 55 lbs. and frequently maneuver (pull/push) 56 - 175 lbs.  

• Must be able to occasionally maneuver an appliance dolly with a CO2 tanks weighing up to 750 lbs. and 6 ft. tall using a handcart.  

• Ability to climb in and out of truck multiple times a day. 

• Ability to climb ladders and work in confined spaces while reaching over head. 

• Frequent walking, standing, kneeling, and crawling. 

• Must be able to work at different height levels.   

• Must be able to work in an outside environment while tolerate extreme temperatures (hot or cold depending upon season and depot location).  
• Have the ability pull and retrace a fill hose with distances up to 100 feet.  

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