Branch Manager

Airgas • Piscataway, NJ

72d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Regional Operations Manager, the incumbent contributes to the overall profitability of the company by maintaining a high standard of efficiency and effectiveness in the management of branch and fleet resources in the central and all applicable satellite branches. Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines. Maintains an exemplary level of customer service at the branch. Maintains a high turn-around rate and high quality standard for all rental assets. Ensures that all rental assets are repaired quickly and cost-effectively. Ensures that parts inventories are organized and monitored. Ensures promotion of used equipment sales. Performs inventory audits at the main branch. Ensures that all branch equipment and vehicles are maintained to a high standard. Maintains responsibility for branch recruiting and on boarding. Maintains responsibility for branch training. Oversees all fleet transfer in/out of the branch. Ensures FA verification resolution during fleet inventory audit process. Ensures branches meet safety audits requirements. Ensures proper handling and tracking of all rental assets assigned to the branch. Ensures proper inventory procedures are followed at the branch. Approves all branch purchase orders and invoices with a view to minimizing expenses. Ensures A/R collections are performed by the branch in a timely manner, including proper cash management. Completes the annual review process in a thorough and timely manner. Sets mentoring in place and documents deficiencies with underperforming staff. Monitors exception reporting to find and repair problems within the branch.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must Have Valid Driver License
• Five or more years of related working experience.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.
• Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
• Ensures that parts inventories are organized and monitored.
• Ensures promotion of used equipment sales.
• Performs inventory audits at the main branch.
• Ensures that all branch equipment and vehicles are maintained to a high standard.
• Maintains responsibility for branch recruiting and on boarding.
• Maintains responsibility for branch training.
• Oversees all fleet transfer in/out of the branch.
• Ensures FA verification resolution during fleet inventory audit process.
• Ensures branches meet safety audits requirements.
• Ensures proper handling and tracking of all rental assets assigned to the branch.
• Ensures proper inventory procedures are followed at the branch.
• Approves all branch purchase orders and invoices with a view to minimizing expenses.
• Ensures A/R collections are performed by the branch in a timely manner, including proper cash management.
• Completes the annual review process in a thorough and timely manner.
• Sets mentoring in place and documents deficiencies with underperforming staff.
• Monitors exception reporting to find and repair problems within the branch.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 14-week paid child birth benefit
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
• Parental leave
• Floating holidays
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

What This Job Offers

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