Branch Manager - Welding Machine and Equipment Repair - Longwood, FL

How will you CONTRIBUTE

and GROW?If you are seeking a company that values its employees, encourages growth and development, and makes a global impact, Airgas is the place for you.

Join our team and be a part of an organization that is shaping the future of the gas and welding industry while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

The Branch Manager of Welding Machine and Equipment Repair has overall responsibility for the critical issues of welding machine and equipment repair operations and profitability including : repair sales, repair sales growth, budgeting, gross margins, operating expenses, safety, customer service, inventory, equipment, building and vehicles, community relations, accounts receivable and resolution of personnel issues.

Directly manages the day to day welding machine and equipment repair operations including safety, repair tracking and invoicing, warehousing, pick-up and delivery of equipment and machinery.

Leads and manages a team consisting of Welding Machine and Equipment Repair Technicians, a Driver and an Administrative Associate.

Assists with development and execution of marketing plans to support the penetration of the market in collaboration with our Branch Management and Sales teams.

Manages welding machine and equipment repairs, sales growth and sales margins.

Responsible for collaborating with Branch Managers to ensure order accuracy and properly scheduled customer deliveries by Airgas trucks.

Manages branch machine repair and inventory; maintains housekeeping of repair area and warehouse.

Responsible for the management of all hard goods receiving and all dynamic deployment ( inter-branch repair orders) for timely completion daily..

Oversees employee training in procedural areas such as following all Airgas Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and safety regulations.

Partners with Airgas hardware vendors to schedule all required vendor product / repair training.

Manages branch operating expenses including overtime and office supplies.

Works with manufacturers to oversee warranty reimbursement payments.

Works with corporate accounts receivable to manage branch credits and collections.

Special projects and other duties as required.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Education :

High School Diploma or GED. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Required Length & Type of Experience :

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in welding machine and equipment repair or similar industrial products.

Two (2) years of prior demonstrated management or leadership experience.

Prior SAP experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Demonstrated planning skills : Identifies requirements; allocates, and effectively uses information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for mission accomplishment;
• establishes appropriate courses of action for self and / or others to accomplish specific goals; develops evaluation criteria and tracking systems for monitoring goal progress and accomplishment;

and specifies objectives, schedules, and priorities.

• Interpersonal skills : Is aware of, responds to, and considers the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others; deals effectively with others in favorable and unfavorable situations regardless of their status or position;
• accepts interpersonal and cultural differences; manages conflict / confrontations / disagreements in a positive manner that minimizes personal impact, to include controlling one’s own feelings and reactions;

and provides appropriate support to others.

Excellent customer service skills.

Proficient working knowledge of Google Office applications (Word doc’s, Google sheets, and Gmail).

Role Model : Sets a good example of how to do the job; demonstrates personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.

Provides advice and assistance to help others accomplish their work. Directs / motivates self.

Leadership skills : Establishes work standards and expectations for self and others. Appropriately assigns / delegates work and authority to others in the accomplishment of goals.

Keeps goals and objectives in sight at all times, monitors progress toward goals, and works to overcome barriers and obstacles.

Provides coaching, advice, and assistance as required. Appropriately assess contributions and performance of employees; provides appropriate recognition, and deals with problems as they arise.

Instills in others a sense of pride in the job at hand.

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

Demonstrates a clear, direct and effective speaking manner for the purpose of explaining information to customers and employees exhibiting a positive attitude.

Strong detail oriented problem-solver : Identifies existing and potential problems / issues. Obtains relevant information about the problem / issue, including recognizing whether or not more information is needed.

Objectively evaluates relevant information about the problem / issue. Identifies the specific cause of the problem / issue.

Develops recommendations, develops and evaluates alternative courses of action, selects courses of action, and follows up.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

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.