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Distribution Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or business. Employers in manufacturing, retail, and third-party logistics regularly file LCAs for these positions. Use Migrate Mate to find companies with active H-1B visa filing history for distribution and operations roles.
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The Lead Traffic and Distribution Administrator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and tracking maintenance activities for company-owned and leased trailers and railcars. This position ensures fleet assets remain safe, compliant, reliable, and available for operations through effective preventive maintenance scheduling, repair coordination, vendor management, and regulatory recordkeeping.
The Lead Traffic and Distribution Administrator serves as the primary liaison between operations, maintenance providers, drivers, and regulatory agencies to ensure all fleet maintenance activities are completed on schedule and in accordance with company standards and applicable regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Fleet Maintenance Management
- Coordinate preventive maintenance (PM) programs for all fleet assets.
- Schedule and track inspections, repairs, certifications, and regulatory testing.
- Monitor maintenance intervals based on calendar frequency, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure corrective maintenance issues are addressed promptly to minimize downtime.
- Maintain maintenance histories and repair records for all fleet equipment.
- Monitor equipment condition and identify recurring maintenance concerns.
Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
- Ensure fleet compliance with DOT, FMCSA, state, local, and company requirements.
- Coordinate required inspections and certifications, including:
- Annual DOT inspections
- Cargo tank inspections and tests
- Registration and permitting requirements
- Maintain documentation required for regulatory audits and inspections.
- Track expiration dates for permits, registrations, licenses, and certifications.
Work Order and Vendor Coordination
- Create, assign, and track maintenance work orders.
- Coordinate repairs with internal maintenance personnel and external service providers.
- Obtain repair estimates and review invoices for accuracy.
- Monitor contractor performance, quality, costs, and completion schedules.
- Establish and maintain relationships with maintenance vendors and inspection providers.
Inventory and Parts Management
- Coordinate procurement and availability of repair parts and maintenance materials.
- Monitor inventory levels for critical spare parts.
- Assist with vendor sourcing and cost reduction initiatives.
- Maintain accurate inventory records.
Administrative Functions
- Maintain fleet maintenance databases and management systems.
- Generate maintenance reports for management review.
- Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Support vehicle acquisition, replacement, and disposal processes.
- Maintain accurate equipment files and documentation.
Required Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree in Business, Transportation, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related field preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in fleet maintenance, transportation, logistics, mechanical maintenance, or equipment reliability.
- Experience coordinating maintenance activities in a transportation, industrial, chemical manufacturing, or logistics environment preferred.
- Experience working with maintenance management software or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Compensation:
The annual pay for this position is $58,688 to $73,288. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business consideration.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
ABOUT SOLSTICE
Solstice Advanced Materials business unit focuses on developing innovative materials that are environmentally friendly and enhance product performance. This unit is dedicated to creating solutions that meet the evolving needs of various industries while promoting sustainability and efficiency. Our commitment to research and development drives the creation of advanced materials that support a wide range of applications, ensuring we remain at the forefront of technological advancements.
Solstice is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
Position Summary
The Lead Traffic and Distribution Administrator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and tracking maintenance activities for company-owned and leased trailers and railcars. This position ensures fleet assets remain safe, compliant, reliable, and available for operations through effective preventive maintenance scheduling, repair coordination, vendor management, and regulatory recordkeeping.
The Lead Traffic and Distribution Administrator serves as the primary liaison between operations, maintenance providers, drivers, and regulatory agencies to ensure all fleet maintenance activities are completed on schedule and in accordance with company standards and applicable regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Fleet Maintenance Management
- Coordinate preventive maintenance (PM) programs for all fleet assets.
- Schedule and track inspections, repairs, certifications, and regulatory testing.
- Monitor maintenance intervals based on calendar frequency, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure corrective maintenance issues are addressed promptly to minimize downtime.
- Maintain maintenance histories and repair records for all fleet equipment.
- Monitor equipment condition and identify recurring maintenance concerns.
Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
- Ensure fleet compliance with DOT, FMCSA, state, local, and company requirements.
- Coordinate required inspections and certifications, including:
- Annual DOT inspections
- Cargo tank inspections and tests
- Registration and permitting requirements
- Maintain documentation required for regulatory audits and inspections.
- Track expiration dates for permits, registrations, licenses, and certifications.
Work Order and Vendor Coordination
- Create, assign, and track maintenance work orders.
- Coordinate repairs with internal maintenance personnel and external service providers.
- Obtain repair estimates and review invoices for accuracy.
- Monitor contractor performance, quality, costs, and completion schedules.
- Establish and maintain relationships with maintenance vendors and inspection providers.
Inventory and Parts Management
- Coordinate procurement and availability of repair parts and maintenance materials.
- Monitor inventory levels for critical spare parts.
- Assist with vendor sourcing and cost reduction initiatives.
- Maintain accurate inventory records.
Administrative Functions
- Maintain fleet maintenance databases and management systems.
- Generate maintenance reports for management review.
- Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Support vehicle acquisition, replacement, and disposal processes.
- Maintain accurate equipment files and documentation.
Required Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree in Business, Transportation, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related field preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in fleet maintenance, transportation, logistics, mechanical maintenance, or equipment reliability.
- Experience coordinating maintenance activities in a transportation, industrial, chemical manufacturing, or logistics environment preferred.
- Experience working with maintenance management software or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Compensation:
The annual pay for this position is $58,688 to $73,288. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business consideration.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
ABOUT SOLSTICE
Solstice Advanced Materials business unit focuses on developing innovative materials that are environmentally friendly and enhance product performance. This unit is dedicated to creating solutions that meet the evolving needs of various industries while promoting sustainability and efficiency. Our commitment to research and development drives the creation of advanced materials that support a wide range of applications, ensuring we remain at the forefront of technological advancements.
Solstice is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Distribution Manager
Match your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to distribution management. A supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering, or business degree strengthens your petition. A general studies degree without coursework in operations or inventory management can trigger an RFE.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for Distribution Manager in your work location. Run your SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the Level I through Level IV thresholds for your metro area.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Distribution Manager roles by verified H-1B filing history. Employers who have filed LCAs for this occupation code before are far less likely to stall at the sponsorship conversation than those encountering the process for the first time.
Verify the role meets specialty occupation standards
Check the O*NET profile for Distribution Manager to confirm the position requires a specific bachelor's degree as a standard entry requirement. If the job posting says 'degree preferred,' ask the employer to revise it to 'required' before the LCA is filed.
Time your offer around the H-1B cap calendar
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only start on October 1. If you receive an offer in January, your employment start date is nine or more months away. Confirm your employer understands this timeline before you resign any current authorized position.
Clarify who covers filing fees upfront
USCIS prohibits H-1B workers from paying certain employer-side filing fees, including the base I-129 fee. Get written confirmation in your offer letter that the employer covers required USCIS fees so there's no dispute after the petition is filed.
H-1B Visa Distribution Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Distribution Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering, or business administration. The employer must document that the role routinely requires this degree level. Generic management roles that accept any bachelor's degree without a field requirement are more likely to receive an RFE from USCIS questioning specialty occupation status.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most frequently for Distribution Manager positions?
Manufacturing, consumer goods, retail, pharmaceutical distribution, and third-party logistics companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this occupation. Companies operating large distribution networks or managing complex multi-site inventory systems tend to file more frequently because the operational complexity justifies degree-level requirements. Use Migrate Mate to browse Distribution Manager roles filtered by employers with verified LCA filing history.
How does the DOL prevailing wage apply to Distribution Manager H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Distribution Manager in your specific work location, determined by your SOC code and wage level. Level I applies to entry-level roles, while Level III or IV applies to senior positions managing large teams or regional operations. The OFLC Wage Search lets you look up the exact threshold for your metro area before your offer is finalized.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Distribution Manager role at a different company?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification without waiting for USCIS to approve the new petition, as long as your original petition has been pending for at least 180 days. Distribution Manager roles generally port cleanly to other operations or logistics management positions, but confirm the SOC codes align before accepting the new offer.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B as a Distribution Manager?
You'll need official transcripts and degree certificates showing your field of study, any professional certifications relevant to supply chain or logistics, and a detailed resume demonstrating progressively complex distribution management experience. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation report from a NACES-member organization is typically required. Having these ready before the sponsorship conversation accelerates the LCA and I-129 filing timeline significantly.