Area Branch Operations Manager

Air Liquide; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Auto allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is seeking an Area Branch Operations Manager in Clinton Twp, MI to lead and support multiple retail locations. You will drive retail sales growth, oversee local distribution, and act as a resource to ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence in the field.

The role emphasizes collaboration with branch managers, audits, budgeting, and KPI tracking to advance branch performance. Benefits include a comprehensive package and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ideally, you bring experience supporting multiple locations.
• 5+ years of growing experience in branch retail sales or branch/production operations.
• Prior SAP experience preferred.
• Experience with logistics, HAZMAT, and DOT preferred.
• Analytical skills and familiarity with key metrics used by sales and branches.

Responsibilities

• Partner with and support branch managers across locations.
• Advance retail sales and oversee local distribution operations.
• Lead audits of SOPs and safety/compliance programs.
• Collaborate on budgeting, P&L oversight, and KPI tracking.
• Build alignment across distribution and retail functions to improve service and safety.

Skills

Branch leadership

Operations management

Sales strategy

Safety compliance

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Google Workspace

Job description

Area Branch Operations Manager### Area Branch Operations ManagerApply: Clinton Twp, MI: Full time: Posted Today: R10101786R10101786 Area Branch Operations Manager (Open)Location:Clinton Twp, MI - Retail shop## How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?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.# At Airgas, we **RESPECT**, **HONOR** and **VALUE** diversity. # **Airgas is Hiring for a Area Branch Operations Manager in Clinton Twp, MI!** # ***We are looking for you !*** * Base salary plus **bonus opportunities**!* Monthly **auto allowance & mileage reimbursement*** Monday - Friday, **no weekend work!*** **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 up to 14-week paid child birth benefits 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 employmentAirgas is seeking an **Area Branch Operations Manager (ABOM)** to partner with and support our branch managers across retail locations. In this role, you will help advance retail sales, oversee local distribution operations, and serve as an expert resource to foster operational excellence, safety, and compliance across your area. Most of your time will be spent in the field collaborating directly with branch managers and supporting location operations and audits. * Implement the company's Safety & Security rules and guidelines* **Support and guide** staff in maintaining safety & security rules and guidelines* Recognize and analyze customers’ needs, expectations, and priorities to propose valuable, reliable, and competitive solutions across sales channels* Provides training and **facilitates** operational audits on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Shares **insights and results** with DMs/AVPs.* **Partners to track** progress at the branches and communicate with the AVP and DM.* Formulate sales and promotional strategies to **advance** key objectives and **shared growth*** **Partner with and support** assigned sales teams to execute strategies and **foster continuous growth*** **Build alignment** with key accounts and **nurture long-term customer relationships*** Design pricing guidelines and strategy to **advance** market presence and **customer value*** **Partner closely** with 4 to 6 branch managers to **support** their ongoing growth, daily operations, and **team success**.* **Advance** retail sales and **advance** performance goals across all assigned retail locations.* Conduct operational and compliance audits, acting as a **supportive and knowledgeable resource** for location teams.* **Build alignment** across distribution and retail functions to deliver exceptional service and **nurture** safety standards.* **Collaborate** on budget planning, Profit & Loss (P&L) oversight, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking to **advance** branch performance.## \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_## ## Are you a MATCH?**Required Qualifications:*** High School Diploma or GED required* **Ideally, you bring** experience **supporting** multiple locations* **Partnering with and developing** leaders who **manage** teams* **Ideally, you bring 5+ years of growing experience** in branch retail sales or branch/production operations* Prior experience with sales and/or operations in the distribution industry preferred* Ability to read and comprehend manuals and documentation such as material safety data sheets and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)* Analytical skills and **familiarity with key metrics** utilized by sales and the Branches* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to **build alignment and foster relationships** across functions* Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; works well with others in a **supportive team environment** across the organization knowing who to engage to **achieve shared goals**. Communicates with **clarity, empathy, and respect** in their dealings with others **Preferred Qualifications*** Bachelor's or Associate's Degree preferred* Prior SAP experience preferred* Experience with logistics, HAZMAT, and DOT preferred* Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite applications* Ability to read and comprehend manuals and documentation such as material safety data sheets and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)* **Strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative approach** to resolving challenges and making recommendations* Analytical skills and **familiarity with key metrics** utilized by sales and the Branches* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to **build alignment and foster relationships** across functions\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**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 18,000 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 66,500 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 efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.