Airgas
Branch Manager - Pascagoula, MS
Airgas, Pascagoula, Mississippi, us, 39569
Branch Manager - Pascagoula, MS
Location: Pascagoula, MS - Retail shopTime type: Full timePosted on: Posted 2 Days AgoJob requisition id: R10054885How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
If you are seeking a company that values its employees, encourages growth and development, and makes a global impact, Airgas is the place for you. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is shaping the future of the gas and welding industry while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.The Branch Manager oversees all branch operations, ensuring safety management, staff development, facility maintenance, cost management, and regulatory compliance in line with Airgas policies.Safety and Regulatory Compliance:
Promote a safety culture and improve safe work behaviors among associates.Conduct safety incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.Develop training tools for safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, and EPA regulations and maintain training records.Personnel and Personnel Development:
Supervise and effectively manage direct reports.Develop recruitment, staff development, and retention strategies with HR support.Conduct interviews, training, performance appraisals, and address associate concerns.Customer Service and Business Development:
Provide excellent customer service to all clients.Handle customer inquiries promptly and courteously, ensuring complete satisfaction.Maintain existing accounts and identify and prioritize target accounts for growth.Support outside sales representatives and assist with quotes and customer follow-up.Business and Facility Management & Support:
Oversee branch operations, profitability, and facility cleanliness.Manage budgeting, accounts receivable, gross margins, operating expenses, and inventory.Schedule and execute preventative maintenance for equipment and vehicles.Maintain adequate inventory levels and manage accounts receivable within company guidelines.Analyze sales data, prepare annual sales forecasts, and optimize budget allocations.Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and complete required paperwork accurately.Are you a MATCH?
Demonstrated knowledge of order entry, data research, and computer skills for efficient customer service.Familiarity with industry products, services, and technologies or willingness to learn.Effective leadership skills for managing and engaging staff.Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.Minimum of 5 years' experience in the welding industry and/or sales, with 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.SAP knowledge and experience are advantageous.Travel Requirements:
Occasional travel (1-33% of work time) may be required.Communication and Critical Thinking Skills:
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interpret business documents and safety instructions.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with limited standardization.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
No specific certifications, licenses, or registrations required.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, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children, including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates.Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Location: Pascagoula, MS - Retail shopTime type: Full timePosted on: Posted 2 Days AgoJob requisition id: R10054885How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
If you are seeking a company that values its employees, encourages growth and development, and makes a global impact, Airgas is the place for you. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is shaping the future of the gas and welding industry while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.The Branch Manager oversees all branch operations, ensuring safety management, staff development, facility maintenance, cost management, and regulatory compliance in line with Airgas policies.Safety and Regulatory Compliance:
Promote a safety culture and improve safe work behaviors among associates.Conduct safety incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.Develop training tools for safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, and EPA regulations and maintain training records.Personnel and Personnel Development:
Supervise and effectively manage direct reports.Develop recruitment, staff development, and retention strategies with HR support.Conduct interviews, training, performance appraisals, and address associate concerns.Customer Service and Business Development:
Provide excellent customer service to all clients.Handle customer inquiries promptly and courteously, ensuring complete satisfaction.Maintain existing accounts and identify and prioritize target accounts for growth.Support outside sales representatives and assist with quotes and customer follow-up.Business and Facility Management & Support:
Oversee branch operations, profitability, and facility cleanliness.Manage budgeting, accounts receivable, gross margins, operating expenses, and inventory.Schedule and execute preventative maintenance for equipment and vehicles.Maintain adequate inventory levels and manage accounts receivable within company guidelines.Analyze sales data, prepare annual sales forecasts, and optimize budget allocations.Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and complete required paperwork accurately.Are you a MATCH?
Demonstrated knowledge of order entry, data research, and computer skills for efficient customer service.Familiarity with industry products, services, and technologies or willingness to learn.Effective leadership skills for managing and engaging staff.Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.Minimum of 5 years' experience in the welding industry and/or sales, with 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.SAP knowledge and experience are advantageous.Travel Requirements:
Occasional travel (1-33% of work time) may be required.Communication and Critical Thinking Skills:
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interpret business documents and safety instructions.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with limited standardization.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
No specific certifications, licenses, or registrations required.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, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children, including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates.Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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