Assistant Branch Manager

Airgas•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager partners with the Branch Manager to support and coordinate branch route drivers and customer deliveries. The role shares responsibility for safety management, advancing branch sales, staff development and retention, facility maintenance, and stewardship of branch resources. It ensures alignment with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures, including OSHA, FDA, EPA, and DOT requirements. When the Branch Manager is off-site, the Assistant Branch Manager guides branch personnel, including Counter Sales Representatives and administrative staff. The position is based at the Houston, Texas Hwy 249 retail shop and is scheduled Monday through Friday during daytime hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Action-oriented contributor with a background creating and implementing plans that advance business success.
Enjoys working with people from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds.
Knowledge of order entry, data research, and computer skills needed to support customers and suppliers.
Proficiency in truck routing protocols and hazardous-material shipping, with a comprehensive understanding of DOT regulations and FDA compliance requirements.
Thorough understanding of products, services, and associated technologies, or curiosity and readiness to learn.
Experience guiding a team of two or more associates and supporting professional development through coaching, accountability, and performance reviews.
Ability to read, analyze, and foster understanding of business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to perform calculations using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

Nice To Haves

College degree in supply chain management, logistics management, or a related field.
Foundational knowledge of Microsoft or Google Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

Review safety events and recommend improvements to prevent recurrence.
Maintain alignment with regulatory requirements, training, records, and company policies.
Provide guidance and support to direct reports in accordance with company policies and values.
Partner with Human Resources on staffing, recruitment, and inclusive retention strategies.
Support business effectiveness and team professional growth.
Coordinate hiring, training, and performance coaching, and help resolve concerns.
Ensure customers receive excellent service and timely, courteous follow-up.
Support the accuracy of sales paperwork, inventory management, and branch shipments.
Maintain required DOT inspection reports and manifests; verify and release tickets and other driver-support documentation.
Review and submit DOT documentation, vehicle condition reports, drivers’ hours-of-service records, route efficiency information, and completion reports accurately and on time.
Improve daily distribution operations through continuous improvement.
Prepare load sheets, delivery tickets, and manifests; communicate customer needs and ensure loads are accurate and complete.
Coordinate distribution and sales activities, plan truck loads and routing schedules, communicate goals, and coordinate team responsibilities.
Collaborate on or adjust work schedules and procedures to meet delivery schedules.
Partner with the Plant Manager to coach the team and maintain a functional, welcoming facility.
Use TRIPS and monthly dashboards to guide daily routing and business decisions.
Support scheduling of preventative maintenance for the facility and vehicle fleet.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous improvement of safety and quality programs.