Branch Manager

Airgas • Augusta, GA

12d

About The Position

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Branch Manager in Augusta, Ga! We are looking for you ! Referral Bonus: $1000 Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-weeks paid child birth benefit to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment Recruiter: Gary Archibald / [email protected] / [phone] CALL/TEXT Guides and supports office staff and coordinates activities of CDL drivers engaged in loading and transporting Dry Ice to customers or company locations. Plans routes and helps coordinate drivers, vehicles, deliveries, and pick-ups based on driver, company, and customer information. Adjusts work procedures to support production schedules, using knowledge of truck capacities by performing the following: Nurtures relationships to address concerns and fosters alignment to solve work-related challenges or supports drivers in finding solutions. Performs monthly ride-alongs with drivers, providing supportive coaching on Smith Safe Driving principles, DOT paperwork compliance, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, material handling, and customer service relations. Coordinates driver coaching with local safety fleet specialists as needed. Leads monthly safety meetings with drivers. Helps drivers navigate company policies and nurtures a culture of safety compliance. Helps drivers navigate job orders and coordinates team efforts; aligns deliveries with drivers according to customer needs, current delivery schedule, and availability of supplies. Collaborates to ensure delivery schedules are efficient and meet the needs of the customer. Coordinates with other departments to facilitate seamless follow-through on customer service requirements and expectations. Supports the management of work hours and reviews entries in the timekeeping system. Dedicated to maintaining hours within the established budget. Reviews attendance for policy adherence and provides consistent coaching and professional development for every associate. Maintains the accuracy of all required DOT inspection reports and manifests, verifies and releases tickets, and any additional documentation needed in the support of our drivers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or High school degree required
• Prefer five (5) years of experience in distribution of products to retail or commercial customers or similar industrial products
• Five (5) years of DOT experience required
• Prefer (2) years of prior demonstrated management or leadership experience with 10 or more direct people reporting to you
• Knowledge of DOT regulations regarding hours of service and the handling of hazardous materials.
• Experience using google systems in the workplace (docs, google sheets, slides) is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.
• Some local travel required for periodic in-field Driver observation or customer site visits

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate forklift and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.
• Experience with ELD systems
• Drive cam experience

Responsibilities

• Guides and supports office staff and coordinates activities of CDL drivers engaged in loading and transporting Dry Ice to customers or company locations.
• Plans routes and helps coordinate drivers, vehicles, deliveries, and pick-ups based on driver, company, and customer information.
• Adjusts work procedures to support production schedules, using knowledge of truck capacities by performing the following:
• Nurtures relationships to address concerns and fosters alignment to solve work-related challenges or supports drivers in finding solutions.
• Performs monthly ride-alongs with drivers, providing supportive coaching on Smith Safe Driving principles, DOT paperwork compliance, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, material handling, and customer service relations.
• Coordinates driver coaching with local safety fleet specialists as needed.
• Leads monthly safety meetings with drivers.
• Helps drivers navigate company policies and nurtures a culture of safety compliance.
• Helps drivers navigate job orders and coordinates team efforts; aligns deliveries with drivers according to customer needs, current delivery schedule, and availability of supplies.
• Collaborates to ensure delivery schedules are efficient and meet the needs of the customer.
• Coordinates with other departments to facilitate seamless follow-through on customer service requirements and expectations.
• Supports the management of work hours and reviews entries in the timekeeping system.
• Dedicated to maintaining hours within the established budget.
• Reviews attendance for policy adherence and provides consistent coaching and professional development for every associate.
• Maintains the accuracy of all required DOT inspection reports and manifests, verifies and releases tickets, and any additional documentation needed in the support of our drivers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-weeks paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED