Assistant Branch Manager

Airgas, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Airgas Dry-Ice in Augusta, GA is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to support daily operations, drive sales, and ensure superior customer service. The role covers safety, regulatory adherence, scheduling, and team development in a dynamic dry-ice environment.

The ideal candidate will lead a small team, implement process improvements, and coordinate with HR on staffing and retention strategies. Night shifts and a strong focus on safety are integral to this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different backgrounds.
• Experience guiding a team of six or more associates; coaching and performance reviews.
• Knowledge of order entry, data research, and computer skills to support customers and suppliers.
• Understanding of products, services, and related technologies; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support Branch Manager in daily operations and sales growth.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, FDA, EPA, DOT) and maintain training records.
• Provide guidance and support to direct reports in line with policies and values.
• Coordinate staffing, training, and performance coaching; foster understanding and resolve concerns.
• Ensure accurate sales paperwork, inventory management, and branch shipments; assist outside sales with quotes and leads.
• Partner with Plant Manager on coaching and maintaining a welcoming facility.
• Utilize dashboards to inform daily routing and business decisions.
• Support scheduling of preventative maintenance for facility and vehicle fleet.

Skills

Action-oriented contributor

People skills

Data research

Customer support

Reading comprehension

Numbers calculations

Team coaching

Understanding regulations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates' Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

SAP (valued)

Job description

R10101440 Assistant Branch Manager (Open)

Location: Augusta, GA - Laney Walker Blvd. - Filling industrial - Dry-ice

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 Dry-Ice is Hiring for Assistant Branch Manager in AUGUSTA GA

We are looking for you!

• NIGHT SHIFT Sun-Thurs: 5pm-3am
• OFF Friday & Saturday
• 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.

The Assistant Branch Manager supports the Branch Manager in overseeing daily operations, driving sales, and ensuring exceptional customer service within the Dry Ice branch. This role plays a key part in achieving operational excellence and fostering a positive work environment.

• Reviews safety events to recommend improvements and eliminate recurrences.
• Maintains alignment with all regulatory (OSHA, FDA, EPA, DOT) requirements, training, and records.
• Provides guidance and support to direct reports in alignment with company policies and values
• Partners with Human Resources on staffing, recruitment, and inclusive retention strategies.
• Shares responsibilities to support business effectiveness and team professional growth.
• Coordinates hiring, training, and performance coaching while fostering understanding to resolve concerns.
• Ensures all customers receive excellent service and timely, courteous follow-up
• Supports the accuracy of sales-related paperwork, inventory management, and branch shipments.
• Advances sales activity for walk-in business and assists outside sales with quotes and leads.
• Partners with the Plant Manager on coaching the team and maintaining a functional, welcoming facility.
• Utilizes TRIPS and monthly dashboards to inform daily routing and sound business decisions.
• Supports the scheduling of preventative maintenance for the facility and vehicle fleet.
• Maintains accurate records and contributes to the continuous improvement of safety and quality programs.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications

• Action-oriented contributor with a background in creating and implementing plans that advance business success in key areas.
• High School Diploma or GED required;
• We are looking for someone who enjoys working with a wide variety of people with different perspectives and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge of order entry, data research, and computer skills necessary to support customers and suppliers.
• A thorough understanding of products, services, and associated technologies, or a curiosity and readiness to learn.
• Experience guiding a team of six or more associates, with a demonstrated ability to effectively support professional development, including coaching, accountability, and performance reviews.
• Ability to read, analyze, and foster understanding of general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to perform calculations in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages to support informed decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates' Degree in Business, Management, Accounting, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and education.
• Foundational knowledge of Microsoft/Google Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of SAP is considered a valuable addition to the team.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 [e-mail].

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