Branch Manager

Website Airgas

Job Highlights

Title Branch Manager
Type Full Time
Experience 5 Years
Function Management/Manufacturing
Location Odessa, TX, United States
Company Airgas

Company Profile

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, hard goods/related products, safety products, ammonia products, and process chemicals.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Branch Manager who will contribute to the overall profitability of the company by maintaining a high standard of safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in the management of branch and fleet resources.

Education Level

  • Post-secondary education equivalent to 1 year of Business Management or equivalent (preferred)

Work Experience

  • Greater than 5 years of related working experience (preferred)
  • Equipment repair and maintenance training (an asset)

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Approves all branch purchase orders and invoices to minimize expenses.
  • Communicates new policies, sales results, and any other critical information to all branch staff at least monthly.
  • Completes the annual review process in a thorough and timely manner.
  • Consistently communicates with sales to ensure the operations team is always meeting their customer service needs.
  • Ensures A/R collections are performed by the branch on time, including proper cash management.
  • Ensures all governmental regulatory requirements are met at the branch.
  • Ensures branches meet safety audit requirements.
  • Ensures FA verification resolution during the fleet inventory audit process.
  • Ensures promotion of used equipment sales.
  • Ensures proper handling and tracking of all rental assets assigned to the branch.
  • Ensures proper inventory procedures are followed at the branch.
  • Ensures that all branch equipment and vehicles are maintained to a high standard.
  • Ensures that all rental assets are repaired quickly and cost-effectively.
  • Ensures that parts inventories are organized and monitored.
  • Implements all operational directives.
  • Maintains a high Fleet Available percentage and high-quality standard for all rental assets.
  • Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
  • Maintains an exemplary level of customer service at the branch.
  • Maintains responsibility for branch recruiting and onboarding.
  • Maintains responsibility for branch training.
  • Oversees all fleet transfers in/out of the branch.
  • Performs inventory audits at all applicable branches.
  • Sets mentoring in place and documents deficiencies with underperforming staff.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Working knowledge of positioning equipment, welding applications, and equipment as an asset.
  • Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.
  • Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
  • Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision.
  • Must be able to proactively and methodically deal with conflicting goals and challenging situations
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups in a business setting
  • Ability to anticipate and solve problems, act decisively, and persist in the face of obstacles.
  • Ability to work as a team in the conception and review stages of a project.
  • Ability to effectively build relationships with both internal and external customers.
  • Detailed-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to interpret and apply appropriate laws and regulations.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects, meet deadlines, and creatively solve problems.
  • Employ financial acumen in pursuit of business strategy and overall business goals.
  • Must have excellent technical knowledge as well as strong interpersonal and management skills.
  • Strong “customer service” mindset with an affinity for a ‘follow-up/follow-through’ management style and proactive communicator keeping supervisors, other leaders, and their respective teams updated.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities between divisional, local, and corporate management and demands.
  • Ability to use computer equipment.

Competency Statements

  • Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
  • Attracts Top Talent: Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs
  • Decision Quality: Ability to make sound decisions in the absence of complete information. Relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.  Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles.  Recognizes when a quick 80% solution will suffice.
  • Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
  • Managing Performance: Ensures that the work of those under their supervision supports and furthers the goals and objectives of the business. Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.  Instill accountability and give guidance, learning opportunities, and exposure.
  • Project Management: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous Improvement
  • Safety and Personal Ownership: Protect your health and safety as well as that of others report unsafe situations and make others aware of possible risks take into account safety in daily work
  • Tech Savvy: Keep up to date on technological developments and make effective use of technology to achieve results

Benefits/Perks

  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Auto, home, and personal property insurance options
  • Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Basic long-term disability insurance
  • Choose between 5 medical plan options
  • Competitive salaries
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Keep tabs on your eye health with our vision care plan
  • Leadership development courses
  • On-site training programs
  • Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Scholarship programs
  • Select from two valuable dental plan options
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Worker’s compensation insurance

Employer’s Statement

Airgas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

To apply for this job please visit airliquidehr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com.

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