North Region Operations Leader

American Welding & Gas; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

American Welding & Gas is seeking an Area Operations Director to lead operational performance across multiple branch locations and facilities within the Northern Markets (MT, ND, SD, WY, MN). The role oversees distribution, logistics, customer service, safety, and facility operations to ensure service, regulatory compliance, and financial performance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in industrial distribution or manufacturing operations, with a hands-on leadership style and proven ability to

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in industrial distribution, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and drive operational improvements.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, DOT logistics, and distribution operations.

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 AWG's safety-first culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA (medical gases), and CGA requirements.
• Lead safety initiatives, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure facilities, fleets, and operations meet all regulatory and company safety standards.
• Oversee packaged/bulk gas distribution, including fleet management and route optimization
• Partner with supply chain teams to ensure inventory accuracy, asset utilization, and product availability.
• Support implementation of technology and process improvements to enhance delivery and warehouse operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop branch managers, operations managers, and frontline supervisors.
• Support recruiting, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage regional operating budgets, labor costs, and capital expenditures.
• Monitor KPIs related to safety, service levels, productivity, and profitability.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and operational improvements while maintaining service quality.
• Work closely with sales, production, safety, HR, and finance teams to align operations with business objectives.
• Support integration of newly acquired branches and standardization of operational processes.
• Serve as an escalation point for customer and operational issues requiring senior leadership involvement.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Safety regulations

Travel willingness

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, or related field

Job description

American Welding & Gas is seeking an Area Operations Director to lead operational performance across multiple branch locations and facilities within the Northern Markets (MT, ND, SD, WY, MN). The role oversees distribution, logistics, customer service, safety, and facility operations to ensure service, regulatory compliance, and financial performance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in industrial distribution or manufacturing operations, with a hands-on leadership style and proven ability to