Branch Manager

Red-D-Arc Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Job summary

Airgas Red-D-Arc is seeking an experienced Branch Manager in Baton Rouge, LA. You will lead branch operations, fleet management, and customer service with a focus on safety, efficiency, and profitability.

You will oversee staffing, budgeting, sales support, and continuous improvement initiatives while traveling up to 25% to ensure branch performance and policy compliance across locations.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience (5+ years) in related field.
• Background in supporting and leading teams within a retail or industrial distribution environment.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and occasionally up to 125 lbs with handling equipment.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn new digital tools; manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated with focus on team success.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to bridge staff and management.
• Post-secondary education equivalent to one year of Business Management or equivalent preferred.
• Must have valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment per health and safety guidelines.
• Deliver exemplary customer service at the branch.
• Maintain high fleet availability and asset quality.
• Ensure rapid, cost-effective repair of rental assets.
• Organize and monitor parts inventories.
• Promote used equipment sales.
• Perform inventory audits across branches.
• Oversee branch recruiting and onboarding.
• Oversee fleet transfers in/out and FA verification during audits.
• Ensure branches meet safety audit requirements and proper asset handling.
• Approve branch purchase orders and invoices to minimize expenses.
• Oversee A/R collections and timely cash handling.
• Complete annual reviews thoroughly and on time.
• Set up mentoring and document deficiencies for underperforming staff.
• Travel up to 25% and perform related duties.

Skills

Management experience

Team leadership

Retail/industrial distribution

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Computer skills

Self-motivated

Verbal and written communication

Business management education

Driver's license

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Management or equivalent

Job description

R10098618 Branch Manager (Open)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA (RDA) - Welding equipment rental

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We do proactively cultivate a diverse, inclusive workplace spanning employees, customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures that help us thrive.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas Red-D-Arc is Hiring for a Branch Manager in Baton Rouge LA!

We are looking for you!

• Monday - Friday, Daytime hours.
• Base pay range + Bonus
• 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

Under the direction of the Vice President, the incumbent contributes to the overall profitability of the company by maintaining a high standard of efficiency and effectiveness in the management of branch and fleet resources in the central and all applicable satellite branches.

• 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 a high Fleet Available percentage and high quality standard for all rental assets.
• Ensures that all rental assets are repaired quickly and cost-effective.
• Ensures that parts inventories are organized and monitored.
• Ensures promotion of used equipment sales.
• Performs inventory audits at all applicable branches.
• Ensures that all branch equipment and vehicles are maintained to a high standard.
• Maintains responsibility for branch recruiting and onboarding.
• Oversees all fleet transfer in/out of the branch.
• Ensures FA verification resolution during fleet inventory audit process.
• Ensures branches meet safety audit requirements.
• Ensures proper handling and tracking of all rental assets assigned to the branch.
• Ensures proper inventory procedures are followed at the branch.
• Approves all branch purchase orders and invoices with a view to minimizing expenses.
• Ensures A/R collections are performed by the branch in a timely manner, including proper cash management.
• Completes the annual review process in a thorough and timely manner.
• Sets mentoring in place and documents deficiencies with underperforming staff.
• Ensures all governmental regulatory requirements are met at the branch.
• Implements all operational directives.
• Communicates new policies, sales results and any other critical information to all branch staff at least monthly.
• Consistently communicates with sales to ensure the operations team is always meeting their customer service needs.
• Travel up to 25%.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required:

• Previous management experience 5 Years in related field.
• Background in supporting and leading teams within a retail or industrial distribution environment.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and occasionally up to 125 lbs with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Proficient computer skills and an interest in learning new digital tools. The ability to navigate multiple priorities concurrently.
• Self‑motivated with a focus on contributing to the overall team’s success.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively act as a bridge between staff and management.
• Post‑secondary education equivalent to one year of Business Management or equivalent preferred.
• Must have valid Drivers License

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of positioning equipment, welding applications and equipment as an asset.
• Equipment repair and maintenance training is an asset.

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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 us‑[e-mail].

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