Area Branch Operations Manager

Area Branch Operations Manager

Location: Anchorage, AK (Branch ALALP) - Retail shop

How will you contribute and grow?

Job Description Summary: 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 an Area Branch Operations Manager in Anchorage, AK!

We are looking for you!

• Monthly auto allowance
• Travel within assigned territory and minimal overnight stays
• 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

The Area Branch Operations Manager (ABOM) assists District Manager (DM) by supporting efforts to improve the safety, profitability, effectiveness, accuracy, and efficiency of the Area Branch operations and logistics. The ABOM shares accountability for the overall thriving of the operating branches within the identified district. ABOMs provide analytics, evaluation, and reporting of Branch metrics and pricing initiatives. Ideally, you bring a passion for leading and supporting a team of Branch Managers, and will collaborate closely with them to contribute to Area and Regional milestones.

Supports and champions alignment with company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.

Partners with Branch associates to uphold Safety Management Systems in conjunction with the Regional Safety Department.

Supports the Branches on the execution of the Accident and Injury Reduction Plans consistent with Airgas Safety Council and Safecor.

Maintains up-to-date knowledge and understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Manual, Safety Management System, SAP processes and learning tools, Business Warehouse (BW) tools, and SharePoint tools. Dedicated to guiding Branch associates and fostering deep understanding and effective use of these procedures and systems of all Branches.

Provides training and conducts audits on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Share results with DMs/AVPs.

Monitors and nurtures progress at the branches and communicating with the DM.

Assists with making certain that SAP enhancements, changes, corrections, reports, and other communication from various functional leaders are shared with the appropriate associates within the business Area.

Actively participates in the "cascade" of information to the branches. This may include policy changes, roll-outs, roadshows, new products or services, safety compliance, and other local or national projects.

Supports the Company's objective to execute Airgas's Core Strategy I and II activities in the Branches and throughout the Area.

Compiles branch metrics for the branches within the District and identifies and communicates results and shares excellent and successful practices throughout all assigned branches.

Communicates routinely regarding progress, obstacles, issues, and process improvement suggestions at the branches. Communicate with leadership when ineffective or poor processes are identified that are contributing to transaction inaccuracy or should be otherwise improved.

Prioritizes and safeguards transactional accuracy and SAP proficiency.

Promotes effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration between the branch associates, field sales teams, sales specialists, and the business service center (BSC) associates.

Connects regularly through branch visits with direct reports by understanding and supporting branch performance, safety compliance, inventory levels, SOP compliance, and training gaps.

Welcomes, trains, and grows associates to ensure success for the branch attraction and retention.

Provides clear guidance and support to associates with day-to-day operations of the retail store including compliance, retail sales, warehousing, and distribution.

Guides, coaches, and mentors associates; this includes positive motivation and performance evaluations, providing regular feedback, communication of goals, and leading regular team meetings and calls.

Airgas associates are expected to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow - core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance.

All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Are you a match?

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED. An undergraduate degree in a relatable field

We are looking for around five years of steady growth and advancement in-branch retail sales or branch/production operations.

Ideally, you bring two to five years of experience guiding and nurturing teams through supportive leadership.

Prior experience with sales and/or operations in the distribution industry is welcomed.

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 us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.