Branch Manager-Interim

Air Liquide•Saint-Hyacinthe, QC

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas/Air Liquide is hiring for a Branch Manager. This position is located at Saint-Hyacinthe. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the incumbent contributes to the company’s overall profitability by maintaining a high level of effectiveness and efficiency in managing branch and fleet resources at headquarters and in all relevant satellite branches.

Requirements

Action Orientation: Seizing new opportunities and tackling difficult challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
Attracting Top Talent: Attracting and selecting top talent to meet the company’s current and future needs
Quality of Decision-Making: The ability to make sound decisions in the absence of complete information. Relies on a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. Considers all relevant factors and applies appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. Recognizes when an 80% solution is sufficient.
Fosters Engagement: Creates a climate in which employees are motivated to give their best to help the organization achieve its goals
Performance Management: Ensures that the work of those under their supervision supports and advances the company’s goals and objectives. Creates an environment in which employees are motivated to give their best to help the organization achieve its goals. Instills a sense of responsibility and provides guidance, learning opportunities, and visibility.
Project Management: Understand the most effective and efficient processes for completing tasks, with an emphasis on continuous improvement
Safety and Personal Responsibility: Protect one’s own health and safety as well as that of others; report hazardous situations and raise awareness of potential risks; incorporate safety into daily work
Technological Proficiency: Stay informed about technological developments and use technology effectively to achieve results
Post-secondary education equivalent to one year of study in business administration or equivalent. Experience in a field related to the position is preferred or considered equivalent. All relevant experience will be taken into account.
More than five years of professional experience in a relevant field is preferred.
A valid driver's license is required
Ability to adapt in order to define and prioritize tasks based on changing circumstances.
Ability to make critical decisions while adhering to company procedures.
Ability to work with a wide range of people with diverse personalities and backgrounds.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
Must be able to proactively and methodically manage conflicting objectives and challenging situations.
Ability to effectively present information and answer questions from a group in a professional setting.
Ability to anticipate and resolve problems, act with determination, and persevere in the face of obstacles.
Ability to work as part of a team during the design and review phases of a project.
Ability to effectively build relationships with internal and external clients.
Attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to work on multiple projects, meet deadlines, and solve problems creatively.
Demonstrate business acumen in pursuing the company’s strategy and overall objectives.
Must possess excellent technical knowledge as well as strong interpersonal and management skills.
Strongly customer-service oriented, with an affinity for a “monitoring and implementation”-focused management style, and a proactive communicator who keeps superiors, other managers, and their respective teams informed.
Able to manage multiple priorities among the requirements and requests of divisional, local, and corporate headquarters leadership.
Ability to use computer equipment.

Nice To Haves

Practical knowledge of positioning equipment, welding techniques, and related equipment is an asset.
Training in equipment repair and maintenance is an asset.

Responsibilities

Ensures a safe work environment by adhering to Airgas/Red-D-Arc health and safety guidelines.
Provides exemplary customer service at the branch.
Maintains a high turnover rate and high-quality standards for all rental equipment.
Ensures that all rental equipment is repaired quickly and cost-effectively.
Ensures that spare parts inventory is organized and controlled.
Promotes sales of used equipment.
Conducts inventory audits at the main branch.
Ensures that all branch equipment and vehicles are maintained to high standards.
Take responsibility for recruiting and onboarding branch staff.
Take responsibility for training within the branch.
Supervise all fleet transfers into and out of the branch.
Ensure that FA verification issues are resolved during the fleet inventory audit process.
Ensures that branches comply with security audit requirements.
Ensures the proper management and tracking of all leased assets assigned to the branch.
Ensures that appropriate inventory procedures are followed within the branch.
Approves all purchase orders and invoices for the branch to minimize expenses.
Ensures that the agency collects receivables in a timely manner, including proper cash flow management.
Conducts the annual performance evaluation process thoroughly and within the specified timeframes.
Provides guidance and documents any shortcomings identified in employees whose performance is inadequate.
Monitors exception reports to identify and resolve issues within the agency.
Participates in the annual budgeting process.
Complies with all SOX requirements.
Ensures that all government regulatory requirements are met within the agency.
Implements all operational guidelines.
Communicates new policies, sales results, and other essential information to all agency staff at least once a month.
Communicates regularly with the sales team to ensure that the operations team consistently meets clients’ service needs.
Performs other related duties as needed.