Regional Operations Manager-South Region

Red-D-Arc is a subsidiary of Airgas, an Air Liquide company, and a leading provider of welding equipment rentals in North America. Red-D-Arc rents, leases and sells welders, welding automation equipment and other welding-related and specialty products, including power generators as well as equipment for heat treating and dry ice blasting.

South Region- Birmingham Al or Olive Branch MS

Under the direction of the Regional Vice President, and in conjunction with the operational directives set by the Vice President of Operations, the Regional Operations Manager contributes to the overall profitability of the company by maintaining a high standard of efficiency and effectiveness of all operations activities within the region including fleet, parts, service, and operations process.

• Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc's health and safety guidelines.

• Overall accountability for the regions operations including fleet distribution, service, parts, and adherence to standard process and controls

• Indirect responsibility for all facilities within a region including branches, yards, equipment centers, distributions centers and the equipment and tools located in the facilities

• Directly manages operations staff for the region including the Regional Service Manager and the Regional Parts Coordinator. Indirectly manages the Regional Fleet Coordinator.

• Works closely with Accounts Receivable and Branch Manager on collection efforts to maintain company targeted DSO.

• Assists District Manager in new hire training, on boarding, Airgas University and all safety aspects of getting new branch associates indoctrinated.

• Interfaces with the District Manager in all aspects of day to day branch management.

• Accountable to manage multiple change programs within the region sponsored through corporate operations to drive standardization and efficiency

• Overseas regional training programs. This includes regular branch visits and audits, hands-on training and coaching to implement multiple change initiatives

• Monitors the day-to-day operations, troubleshoots and resolve issues across all facilities in the region

• Effectively coordinates with peers in other regions to implement and maintain corporate initiatives and programs

• Ensures all governmental regulatory requirements are met at all branches within the region.

• Performs other related duties as required

Competency Statements

• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm

• Building Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals

• Change Agent: Ability to adapt approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

• Decision Quality: Ability to make sound decisions in the absence of complete information. Relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment. Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. Recognizes when a quick 80% solution will suffice.

• Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals

• Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives

• Financial Acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions

• Leveraging Diversity: Fosters in inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the business

• Managed Conflict: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

• Managing Performance: Ensures that the work of those under their supervision supports and furthers the goals and objectives of the business. Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. Instill accountability and give guidance, learning opportunities and exposure.

• Project Management: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous Improvement

• Safety & Personal Ownership: Protect own health and safety as well as that of others report unsafe situations and make others aware of possible risks take into account safety in daily work

Education

• Bachelor's degree, College Diploma, or equivalent experience in a job related discipline preferred. Related experience will be taken into consideration.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in related industry

• 5+ years working knowledge as an operational territory manager

• 5+ years management experience

Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail and solid organizational skills

• Must Have VALID Driver License

• Ability to travel 75%

• Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

• Ability to work on multiple projects, meets deadlines, and creatively solves problems

• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions

• Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds

• Good knowledge of welding processes and equipment

• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication, listening and presentation skills.

• Exceptional public speaking and negotiating skills.

• Self-starter, self-motivated, sense of urgency, well organized, ability to achieve goals, ability to focus and pay attention to detail.

• Ability to make sound business decisions

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups in a business setting.

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office products.

• Communicates with clarity, verbally in one on one or group situations, and over the telephone

• Communicates well in writing by composing clear documents

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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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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