Regional Operations Manager

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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 Regional Operations Manager who will contribute to the company’s overall profitability by maintaining a high standard of efficiency and effectiveness of all operations activities within the region including fleet, parts, service, and operations process.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree, College Diploma, or equivalent experience in a job-related discipline preferred. Related experience will be taken into consideration.

Work Experience

• 10+ years of experience in related industry
• 5+ years of management experience
• 5+ years of working knowledge as an operational territory manager

Duties/Responsibilities

• Accountable for managing multiple change programs within the region sponsored through corporate operations to drive standardization and efficiency
• Assists District Manager in new hire training, onboarding, Airgas University, and all safety aspects of getting new branch associates indoctrinated.
• Directly manages operations staff for the region including the Regional Service Manager and the Regional Parts Coordinator. Indirectly manages the Regional Fleet Coordinator.
• Effectively coordinates with peers in other regions to implement and maintain corporate initiatives and programs
• Ensures all governmental regulatory requirements are met at all branches within the region.
• Indirect responsibility for all facilities within a region including branches, yards, equipment centers, distribution centers, and the equipment and tools located in the facilities
• Interfaces with the District Manager in all aspects of day-to-day branch management.
• Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
• Monitors the day-to-day operations, troubleshoots, and resolves issues across all facilities in the region
• Overall accountability for the region’s operations including fleet distribution, service, parts, and adherence to standard processes and controls
• Overseas regional training programs. This includes regular branch visits and audits, hands-on training, and coaching to implement multiple change initiatives
• Works closely with Accounts Receivable and Branch Manager on collection efforts to maintain company-targeted DSO.
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups in a business setting.
• Ability to make sound business decisions
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on multiple projects, meet deadlines, and creatively solve problems
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions
• Attention to detail and solid organizational skills
• Communicates well in writing by composing clear documents
• Communicates with clarity, verbally in one-on-one or group situations, and over the telephone
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional public speaking and negotiating skills.
• Good knowledge of welding processes and equipment
• Self-starter, self-motivated, sense of urgency, well organized, ability to achieve goals, ability to focus and pay attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office products.

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.