Branch Manager: Logistics & Operations Leader

Airgas; Star (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Time

Parental Leave

Job summary

Airgas, a leading supplier of industrial gases and hardgoods, seeks a Star, MS Branch Manager to lead distribution, safety, and operations. The role oversees drivers, yard expediters, and admin staff, driving customer satisfaction and budget goals while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The candidate brings 5+ years of management in logistics, strong organizational skills, and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and data systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equal experience with formal technical training considered with extensive, relevant experience.
• Military experience is acceptable.
• Minimum 5 years Management experience in transportation, logistics, operations, or industrial.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Knowledge of use of computerized management systems.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.
• Understand financial reports, budgetary methods, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise facility operations, maintenance vendors, and transportation schedules to ensure equipment is maintained and customer requirements are met.
• Advance effective distribution processes and maintain accurate data entry related to product sales, purchasing, and raw materials.
• Will interface with regional sales and customers to foster high customer satisfaction and manage special projects.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and clean working environment while complying with Federal, State, and Corporate safety and environmental regulations.
• Recruit, hire, train, and guide team members according to Corporate guidelines, fulfilling all record-keeping requirements including performance evaluations and safety documentation.
• Manage Branch operations to ensure budgetary goals are met or advanced.
• Ensure our products consistently achieve or advance our QC standards using specified SOP testing methods.
• Partner with Production to streamline floor operations, communicate order status and safety metrics, and prevent shipping/receiving backlogs.
• Support workforce planning, track on-site assets (trailers/boxes), and verify quality assurance during loading and offloading operations.
• Identify safety hazards, equipment deficiencies, and facility issues to foster and coordinate corrective and preventative actions.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by upper management.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or equal

Management experience

Hazmat knowledge

Computerized management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equal experience

Tools

Computerized management systems

Job description

Airgas, a leading supplier of industrial gases and hardgoods, seeks a Star, MS Branch Manager to lead distribution, safety, and operations. The role oversees drivers, yard expediters, and admin staff, driving customer satisfaction and budget goals while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The candidate brings 5+ years of management in logistics, strong organizational skills, and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and data systems.