Branch Manager

Airgas•Odessa, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

R10090013 Branch Manager (Open) Location: Odessa, TX (RDA) - Welding equipment rental - D&D How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? 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 Houston, TX! We are looking for you! Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Nurtures an exemplary level of customer service at the branch. Supports a high turn-around rate and high quality standard for all rental assets. Facilitates the quick and cost-effective repair of all rental assets. 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 a 14-week 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: Tina Kratochwill/ [email protected] Fosters a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines. Nurtures an exemplary level of customer service at the branch. Supports a high turn-around rate and high quality standard for all rental assets. Facilitates the quick and cost-effective repair of all rental assets. Ensures that parts inventories are organized and thoughtfully monitored. Promotes used equipment sales through collaborative efforts. Conducts inventory audits at the main branch to maintain accuracy. Ensures that all branch equipment and vehicles are cared for to a high standard. Leads branch recruiting and welcoming new team members through onboarding. Supports branch training and professional development. Coordinates all fleet transfer in/out of the branch. Facilitates FA verification resolution during the fleet inventory audit process. Guides branches to meet and exceed safety audit requirements. Ensures proper handling and tracking of all rental assets assigned to the branch. Promotes proper inventory procedures at the branch level. Reviews and approves branch purchase orders and invoices with a focus on resource mindfulness. Supports timely A/R collections and proper cash management within the branch. Completes the annual review process with a focus on thoroughness and developmental feedback. Sets mentoring in place and provides constructive feedback to support staff growth. Monitors exception reporting to identify and resolve opportunities for improvement within the branch. Contributes to the annual budget process. Ensures all governmental regulatory requirements are met at the branch. Implements operational goals and best practices. Communicates new updates, sales results, and critical information to the branch team transparently and regularly. Builds alignment with sales to ensure the operations team is consistently meeting customer needs ________________________ Are you a MATCH? Education High School Diploma or equivalent Experience Ideally, you bring five or more years of related working experience. Working knowledge of positioning equipment, welding applications, and equipment is considered a valuable asset. Equipment repair and maintenance training is also a welcomed asset. Licenses/Certifications A valid Driver’s License. Preferred: Bachelor Degree in related field or Post-secondary education equivalent to one year of Business Management or equivalent preferred or equivalent experience in a job related discipline. Computer experience or basic knowledge of SAP. A thorough understanding of products, services, and associated technologies, or a curiosity and readiness to learn. Experience guiding a team of six or more associates, with a demonstrated ability to effectively support professional development, including coaching, accountability, and performance reviews. Ability to read, analyze, and foster understanding of general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to perform calculations in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages to support informed decision-making. ________________________ Benefits We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility. _________________________ Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world. _________________________ About Airgas Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose. _________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [email protected]. _________________________ California Privacy Notice

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Ideally, you bring five or more years of related working experience.
A valid Driver’s License.
Computer experience or basic knowledge of SAP.
A thorough understanding of products, services, and associated technologies, or a curiosity and readiness to learn.
Experience guiding a team of six or more associates, with a demonstrated ability to effectively support professional development, including coaching, accountability, and performance reviews.
Ability to read, analyze, and foster understanding of general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to perform calculations in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages to support informed decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of positioning equipment, welding applications, and equipment is considered a valuable asset.
Equipment repair and maintenance training is also a welcomed asset.
Bachelor Degree in related field or Post-secondary education equivalent to one year of Business Management or equivalent preferred or equivalent experience in a job related discipline.

Responsibilities

Nurtures an exemplary level of customer service at the branch.
Supports a high turn-around rate and high quality standard for all rental assets.
Facilitates the quick and cost-effective repair of all rental assets.
Fosters a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
Ensures that parts inventories are organized and thoughtfully monitored.
Promotes used equipment sales through collaborative efforts.
Conducts inventory audits at the main branch to maintain accuracy.
Ensures that all branch equipment and vehicles are cared for to a high standard.
Leads branch recruiting and welcoming new team members through onboarding.
Supports branch training and professional development.
Coordinates all fleet transfer in/out of the branch.
Facilitates FA verification resolution during the fleet inventory audit process.
Guides branches to meet and exceed safety audit requirements.
Ensures proper handling and tracking of all rental assets assigned to the branch.
Promotes proper inventory procedures at the branch level.
Reviews and approves branch purchase orders and invoices with a focus on resource mindfulness.
Supports timely A/R collections and proper cash management within the branch.
Completes the annual review process with a focus on thoroughness and developmental feedback.
Sets mentoring in place and provides constructive feedback to support staff growth.
Monitors exception reporting to identify and resolve opportunities for improvement within the branch.
Contributes to the annual budget process.
Ensures all governmental regulatory requirements are met at the branch.
Implements operational goals and best practices.
Communicates new updates, sales results, and critical information to the branch team transparently and regularly.
Builds alignment with sales to ensure the operations team is consistently meeting customer needs