Branch Manager

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 Branch Manager in Langley BC!

We are looking for you!

• Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

• Nurtures an exemplary level of customer service at the branch.

• Supports a high turn-around rate and high quality standard for all rental assets.

• Facilitates the quick and cost-effective repair of all rental assets.

• Comprehensive Family Benefits:Red-D-Arc offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

• Future Security: RPP with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

• Early Access:Your benefits start after 90 days of employment

Recruiter: Tina Kratochwill/

Under the direction of the Regional Operations Manager, 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 the 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 branches 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

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Are you a MATCH?

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must Have Valid Driver License

• Ideally, you bring five or more years of related working experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor Degree in related field or Post-secondary education equivalent to one year of Business Management or equivalent preferred or equivalent experience in a job related discipline.

• Computer experience or basic knowledge of SAP.

• A thorough understanding of products, services, and associated technologies, or a curiosity and readiness to learn.

• Experience guiding a team of six 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.

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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 diverse and inclusive 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.