North Region Operations Director - Scale Ops & Safety

American Welding & Gas, Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

American Welding & Gas, Inc. is seeking an Area Operations Director to oversee multiple branch locations across the Northern Markets (MT, ND, SD, WY, MN).

You will lead operations, safety, logistics, and customer service to drive performance and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive leadership in industrial distribution or manufacturing, a track record of improving processes, and the ability to scale operations while coaching managers and frontline teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive operations experience in industrial distribution, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Proficiency in supply chain/inventory management in a B2B environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, DOT logistics, and distribution operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive operational improvements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day operational leadership for multiple branch locations and facilities.
• Ensure consistent execution of AWG operational standards, policies, and best practices.
• Drive operational efficiency, service reliability, and customer satisfaction across the region.
• Champion safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA (medical gases), and CGA requirements.
• Oversee gas distribution, fleet management, and route optimization; partner with supply chain for inventory accuracy.
• Lead, coach, and develop branch managers, operations managers, and frontline supervisors.
• Support recruiting, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with sales, production, safety, HR, and finance; integrate new branches.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational leadership

Safety compliance

Budget management

Communication

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Management/Business or related field

Job description

American Welding & Gas, Inc. is seeking an Area Operations Director to oversee multiple branch locations across the Northern Markets (MT, ND, SD, WY, MN).

You will lead operations, safety, logistics, and customer service to drive performance and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive leadership in industrial distribution or manufacturing, a track record of improving processes, and the ability to scale operations while coaching managers and frontline teams.