Branch Manager

Under the direction of the Vice President, 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 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 branch 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. Participates in the annual budget process. Complies with all SOX requirements. Ensures all governmental regulatory requirements are met at the branch. Implements all operational directives. Communicates new policies, sales results and any other critical information to all branch staff at least monthly. Consistently communicates with sales to ensure the operations team is always meeting their customer service needs. Performs other related duties as required. Education Post-secondary education equivalent to one year of Business Management or equivalent preferred. Experience Greater than five years related working experience. Working knowledge of positioning equipment, welding applications and equipment is an asset. Equipment repair and maintenance training is an asset. The pay range $83,000-$88,000 Please apply: https://airliquidehr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/AirgasExternalCareer/job/Los-Angeles-CA-RDA/Branch-Manager_R10056648-1