Terminal Manager | Airgas (An Air Liquide Company)
Company: Airgas, Inc.
Location: 11426 Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte, TX, United States (On-site / 24/7 Bulk Cryo Logistics Facility)
Employment Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; On-call availability required to support 24/7 site operations)
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary: $85,000 - $115,000 per year (Based on localized industrial distribution benchmarks for hazardous materials and bulk chemical logistics managers in the Houston/Gulf Coast channel)
Industry: Chemicals / Logistics & Supply Chain / Industrial Gases
Company Overview
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is one of the leading suppliers of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, safety products, and process chemicals in the U.S.
With a team of 18,000 associates nationwide and Air Liquide’s global operations in 60 countries, Airgas builds a high-performance culture focused on operational safety, sustainable innovation, and customer satisfaction.
The La Porte bulk cryo logistics hub moves mission-critical liquified gases around the clock, keeping essential healthcare facilities and heavy industrial sectors running.
Key Responsibilities
24/7 Operational Governance: Lead and manage daily operations at a nonstop bulk cryogenic transportation and logistics hub, making sure scheduling is smooth and assets are used to their fullest.
Personnel Management & Staffing: Oversee, train, and evaluate a specialized team of commercial bulk drivers, fleet mechanics, and terminal admin staff.
Driver Recruitment & Retention: Head up regional hiring strategies to keep staffing ideal, run driver onboarding programs, and promote strong employee engagement for great customer service.
Fleet Maintenance & Expense Control: Supervise preventative maintenance for rolling stock, review repair schedules, and work with third-party vendors to maximize vehicle uptime and keep operating costs down.
Safety Coaching & Culture: Push for proactive safety behaviors, run mandatory monthly safety trainings, and lead in-depth accident and injury investigations to remove operational risks.
Regulatory Compliance Audits: Set up and ensure strict electronic record-keeping systems to verify compliance across Driver Qualification files, equipment logs, hours of service rules, and shipping manifests.
Experience & Qualifications
At least 3 years of professional distribution, transport, or fleet logistics management experience.
4 to 6 years of formal operations management experience supervising multi-tier field and administrative staff (or 5+ years preferred with a bachelor’s degree).
Strong mathematical and analytical skills to check fuel yields, asset telemetry, and financial reports.
Valid US Driver’s License required; must be comfortable working on-call to support emergency terminal demands.
Industry Match (Preferred): Hands-on experience with bulk chemical transportation, fleet maintenance routing, or working in the industrial/specialty gas industry.
A bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is strongly preferred; a high school diploma/equivalent is the minimum requirement.
Technical Skills Required
Regulatory Frameworks: Solid operational knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hours of service, OSHA facility guidelines, and FDA chemical documentation.
Digital Infrastructure: Comfortable using Google Workspace apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail), and enterprise fleet management dashboards and electronic logging device (ELD) tracking networks.
Benefits & Family Security
Airgas offers a strong total rewards package starting after just 30 days of employment, designed for associates' well-being:
Full medical, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability plans.
401(k) retirement savings account with competitive corporate matching.
14 weeks of fully paid childbirth and parental leave for growing families.
Comprehensive paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
Tuition reimbursement, discounted college paths for dependents, and access to the Airgas Scholarship Program.
How to Apply
To bring your logistics expertise to our high-performing La Porte distribution center, submit your bulk transportation portfolio and resume directly through our corporate applicant network. (Recruiter Contact: Taylor Freeman / [email protected]).