Assistant Branch Manager

Assistant Branch Manager

Location: Houston, TX - Hwy 249 - 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 Assistant Branch Manager in Houston, TX! This position will also be the primary point of contact and support for a team of CDL drivers.

We are looking for you!

• Monday - Friday, Daytime hours.
• 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 Assistant Branch Manager partners with the Branch Manager to support and coordinate the route drivers and customer deliveries for the branch. The Assistant Branch Manager shares responsibility with the Branch Manager for safety management, advancing sales activity at the branch, staff development and retention, facility maintenance, and the overall sound stewardship of branch resources.

This includes ensuring alignment with all regulatory agencies and requirements, such as OSHA, FDA, and Airgas USA, LLC policies and procedures (including SOPs) at the facility. When the Branch Manager is off-site, the Assistant Branch Manager will provide guidance to all branch personnel, including Counter Sales Representatives and administration.

Reviews safety events to recommend improvements and eliminate recurrences.

Maintains alignment with all regulatory (OSHA, FDA, EPA, DOT) requirements, training, and records.

Provides guidance and support to direct reports in alignment with company policies and values

Partners with Human Resources on staffing, recruitment, and inclusive retention strategies.

Shares responsibilities to support business effectiveness and team professional growth.

Coordinates hiring, training, and performance coaching while fostering understanding to resolve concerns.

Ensures all customers receive excellent service and timely, courteous follow-up

Supports the accuracy of sales-related paperwork, inventory management, and branch shipments.

Maintain all required D.O.T. inspection reports and manifests, verify and release tickets, and any additional documentation needed in the support of branch drivers. Review and process daily all Department of Transportation (DOT) documentation; vehicle condition reports and drivers hours of service, route efficiency, and completion. Submit all required D.O.T. paperwork (hours of service logs, manifests, VIRs, etc.) and additional reports in an accurate and timely manner to the appropriate individuals.

Advance continuous improvement in daily distribution operations. Prepare load sheets, delivery tickets, and manifests and emphasize any key customer needs. Ensure loads are accurate and complete.

Foster alignment between distribution and sales. Plan delivery by organizing truck loads and routing schedules. Communicates goals to the team and coordinates responsibilities. Collaborate on or adjust work schedules and procedures to meet delivery schedules.

Partners with the Plant Manager on coaching the team and maintaining a functional, welcoming facility.

Utilizes TRIPS and monthly dashboards to inform daily routing and sound business decisions.

Supports the scheduling of preventative maintenance for the facility and vehicle fleet.

Maintains accurate records and contributes to the continuous improvement of safety and quality programs.

Are you a match?

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Action-oriented contributor with a background in creating and implementing plans that advance business success in key areas.
• Enjoys working with a wide variety of people with different perspectives and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge of order entry, data research, and computer skills necessary to support customers and suppliers.
• Proficiency in truck routing protocols and the shipping of hazardous materials as well as comprehensive understanding of DOT regulations and FDA compliance requirements.
• A thorough understanding of products, services, and associated technologies, or a curiosity and readiness to learn.
• Experience guiding a team of two 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree in supply chain management, logistics management or related field preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of Microsoft/Google Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of SAP is considered a valuable addition to the team.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.