Assistant Branch Manager

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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW

At Airgas we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees our customers patients community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

We are looking for you!

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life including Medical Dental Vision Life AD&D and Disability Insurance.

• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.

• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match Tuition Assistance Paid Holidays Vacation and Sick time.

• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

The Assistant Manager position takes direction from the Branch Manager and is responsible for the management of the Route Drivers and Customer Deliveries for the Branch. The Assistant Manager shares responsibility with the Branch Manager for safety management driving sales activity at the retail store development and retention of staff facility maintenance and the overall efficient effective cost management of the branch while complying with all regulatory agencies and requirements including but not limited to OSHA and FDA and Airgas USA LLC policies and procedures (including SOPs) at the the absence of the Branch Manager the Assistant Manager will supervise all of the branch personnel to include Inside Sales and Administration.

Safety Leadership and Compliance

• Inspire a safety-focused culture championing Airgas Safety Pledge and 12 Life Saving Rules.

• Drive safe work behaviors offering coaching to elevate associates safety practices and nurturing a strong safety culture.

• Conduct safety incident investigations proposing corrective actions to prevent recurrences.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (OSHA FDA EPA DOT) overseeing training and recordkeeping.

Personnel and Talent Development

• Lead and supervise direct reports in alignment with organizational policies and applicable laws.

• Maintain optimal staffing levels partnering with Human Resources for recruitment staff development and retention strategies.

• Delegate tasks to enhance business efficiency and staff growth.

• Manage performance handle complaints and resolve issues fostering a positive work environment.

Customer Service and Business Management

• Uphold superior customer service standards ensuring prompt courteous handling of customer inquiries.

• Oversee sales-related paperwork and inventory management.

• Collaborate with outside sales representatives supporting their efforts and identifying sales leads.

• Support Branch Manager in operations profitability appearance cleanliness and customer service.

• Utilize TRIPS for daily shipments and coordinate preventative maintenance for company vehicles.

• Maintain accurate records and adhere to company policies to ensure regulatory compliance.

Are you a MATCH

• Proven ability to create and execute action plans for business improvement.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills a self-starter with a sense of urgency.

• Organized detail-oriented and goal-driven.

• Capability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse individuals.

• Familiarity with order entry data research and computer skills.

• Willingness to learn about products services and associated technologies.

• Basic leadership skills for effective staff engagement and management.

• Financial acumen.

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree in Business Management Accounting or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.

• Supervisory experience with demonstrated ability in personnel management.

• Retail experience with a focus on customer service and sales improvement.

• Welding/safety supply industry experience is a plus.

Computer Skills:

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).

• Demonstrated data entry skills.

• SAP knowledge is advantageous.

Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision plans short-term and long-term disability life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) pre-tax commuter transportation benefit parental leave vacation sick time floating holidays jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds tuition reimbursement discounted college tuition for eligible employees dependents and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees our customers patients community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants regardless of their race gender sexual orientation religion disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

Airgas an Air Liquide company is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial medical and specialty gases as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18000 associates Airgas fosters a culture of safety customer success sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide a world leader in gases technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66500 employees Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team you play an important role in the success of your team making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and turn youll find a welcoming workplace where youre valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact us by email at

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