Area Branch Operations Manager

R10101786 Area Branch Operations Manager (Open)

Location:Clinton Twp, MI - Retail shop

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 Area Branch Operations Manager in Clinton Twp, MI!

We are looking for you !

• Base salary plus bonus opportunities !
• Monthly auto allowance & mileage reimbursement
• Monday - Friday, no weekend work!
• 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 up to 14-week paid child birth benefits 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

Airgas is seeking an Area Branch Operations Manager (ABOM) to partner with and support our branch managers across retail locations. In this role, you will help advance retail sales, oversee local distribution operations, and serve as an expert resource to foster operational excellence, safety, and compliance across your area. Most of your time will be spent in the field collaborating directly with branch managers and supporting location operations and audits.

• Implement the company's Safety & Security rules and guidelines
• Support and guide staff in maintaining safety & security rules and guidelines
• Recognize and analyze customers’ needs, expectations, and priorities to propose valuable, reliable, and competitive solutions across sales channels
• Provides training and facilitates operational audits on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Shares insights and results with DMs/AVPs.
• Partners to track progress at the branches and communicate with the AVP and DM.
• Formulate sales and promotional strategies to advance key objectives and shared growth
• Partner with and support assigned sales teams to execute strategies and foster continuous growth
• Build alignment with key accounts and nurture long-term customer relationships
• Design pricing guidelines and strategy to advance market presence and customer value
• Partner closely with 4 to 6 branch managers to support their ongoing growth, daily operations, and team success .
• Advance retail sales and advance performance goals across all assigned retail locations.
• Conduct operational and compliance audits, acting as a supportive and knowledgeable resource for location teams.
• Build alignment across distribution and retail functions to deliver exceptional service and nurture safety standards.
• Collaborate on budget planning, Profit & Loss (P&L) oversight, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking to advance branch performance.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ideally, you bring experience supporting multiple locations
• Partnering with and developing leaders who manage teams
• Ideally, you bring 5+ years of growing experience in branch retail sales or branch/production operations
• Prior experience with sales and/or operations in the distribution industry preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals and documentation such as material safety data sheets and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Analytical skills and familiarity with key metrics utilized by sales and the Branches
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build alignment and foster relationships across functions
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; works well with others in a supportive team environment across the organization knowing who to engage to achieve shared goals . Communicates with clarity, empathy, and respect in their dealings with others

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree preferred
• Prior SAP experience preferred
• Experience with logistics, HAZMAT, and DOT preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite applications
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals and documentation such as material safety data sheets and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative approach to resolving challenges and making recommendations
• Analytical skills and familiarity with key metrics utilized by sales and the Branches
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build alignment and foster relationships across functions

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 View email address on aiapply.co.

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