Area Branch Operations Coordinator

R10100584 Area Branch Operations Coordinator (Open)

Location:

Kennesaw, GA (SAF) - Management

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

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.

Airgas is Hiring an Area Branch Operations Coordinator!

Job Summary:

The Area Branch Operations Coordinator (ABOC) serves as a trusted operational coach, internal auditor, and trainer across 10-12 assigned retail and warehouse branches within the region. Acting as an operational influencer, this role bridges corporate strategy and field execution by guiding branch teams on Airgas Operating Standards (AOS), safety management compliance, SAP processes, and modern digital tools.

Location: Airgas South Region (Territory Flexible)

We are looking for you!

• 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operational Coaching & Compliance: Guide, direct, and mentor branch personnel on Airgas Operating Standards (AOS), HR workflows, and standard operating procedures to drive regional consistency and professionalism.

• Internal Auditing: Conduct regular branch audits across safety protocols (OSHA/SMS), medical gas logging baselines, and operational workflows to identify compliance gaps and recommend actionable solutions.

• Systems & Digital Tool Training: Assess branch training needs and deliver hands-on instruction on key software applications, including SAP, Google Suite, Gemini (AI tools for navigating AOS documentation), and Excel/PowerBI report navigation.

• Branch Onboarding & Best Practices: Train new branch personnel on core daily operations, order entry, and inventory workflows while promoting best practices across the region.

• Reporting & Leadership Syncs: Communicate regularly with Area Managers and the Region President regarding branch performance, audit outcomes, operational roadblocks, and process improvement opportunities.

• Regional Travel: Travel up to 75% (minimal overnights) within the assigned territory to conduct site visits, focusing on route efficiency and minimizing overnight stays where possible.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Offer assistance to all departments that may be able to utilize a field trainer.

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

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Are you a MATCH?

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in branch operations, counter sales leadership, or operational auditing

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of direct industrial distribution/branch management experience will be fully considered.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP, Google Suite, AI Tools (Gemini), Microsoft Excel, and navigating PowerBI reporting dashboards.

• Compliance & Safety: Functional understanding of branch safety requirements, OSHA standards, and general inventory/logistics workflows.

• Business Acumen & Soft Skills: Strong coaching, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and elevate branch performance constructively.

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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 us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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