Branch Manager

US11342-AIRGAS Red-D-Arc Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Airgas is seeking a Branch Manager in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on overseeing branch operations and fleet resources, ensuring safety, quality service, and efficient asset repair.

You will lead a multi-person team and drive profitability while maintaining high customer satisfaction. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and several years of related experience; a bachelor’s degree or SAP knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
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• Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Regional Operations Manager, contributes to overall profitability by maintaining efficiency and effectiveness in branch and fleet resource management.
• Maintains a safe working environment by following health and safety guidelines.
• Maintains exemplary customer service at the branch.
• Maintains high turnover rate and high quality standard for all rental assets.
• Ensures rental assets are repaired quickly and cost-effectively.
• Manages parts inventories and promotes used equipment sales.
• Performs inventory audits at the main branch.
• Oversees branch recruiting and onboarding; training of staff.
• Oversees fleet transfers in/out of the branch.
• Ensures branch safety audits compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Analytical skills

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

R10098816 Branch Manager (Open) Location: Charlotte, NC - N. Graham St - Welding equipment rental

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 Branch Manager in Charlotte, NC! We are looking for you!

Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

• Nurtures an exemplary level of customer service at the branch.
• Supports a high turn-around rate and high quality standard for all rental assets.
• Facilitates the quick and cost-effective repair of all rental assets.

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Regional Operations Manager, 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 turn-around rate and high quality standard for all rental assets.
• Ensures that all rental assets are repaired quickly and cost-effectively.
• Ensures that parts inventories are organized and monitored.
• Ensures promotion of used equipment sales.
• Performs inventory audits at the main branch.
• Ensures that all branch equipment and vehicles are maintained to a high standard.
• Maintains responsibility for branch recruiting and on boarding.
• Maintains responsibility for branch training.
• Oversees all fleet transfer in/out of the branch.
• Ensures FA verification resolution during fleet inventory audit process.
• Ensures branches meet safety audits 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.
• Monitors exception reporting to find and repair problems within the branch.

Are you a MATCH?

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must Have Valid Driver License
• Ideally, you bring five or more years of related working experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor Degree in related field or Post-secondary education equivalent to one year of Business Management or equivalent preferred or equivalent experience in a job related discipline.
• Computer experience or basic knowledge of SAP.
• 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

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.

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].