R10102146 Branch Manager (Open)
Location:
Saint-Hyacinthe, QC (RDA) - Welding equipment rental
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the incumbent contributes to the company’s overall profitability by maintaining a high level of effectiveness and efficiency in managing branch and fleet resources at headquarters and in all relevant satellite branches.
Red D'Arc is hiring for a Branch Manager.
- This position is located at Saint-Hyacinthe
Key Responsibilities:
- For managers of a central branch, the duties listed below also apply to one satellite branch in Chicoutimi.
- Ensures that the branch complies with security and safety audits requirements and provides a safe work environment by adhering to Airgas/Red-D-Arc health and safety guidelines.
- Provides exemplary customer service at the branch.
- Maintains a high turnover rate and high-quality standards for all rental equipment.
- Ensures that parts/accessories and equipment inventory is organized and controlled.
- Promotes sales of used equipment.
- Conducts inventory audits at the main branch.
- Take responsibility for recruiting and onboarding/training branch staff.
- Supervise all fleet transfers into and out of the branch..
- Approves all purchase orders and invoices for the branch to minimize expenses.
- Ensures that the agency collects receivables in a timely manner, including proper cash flow management.
- Conducts the annual performance evaluation process thoroughly and within the specified timeframes.
- Provides guidance and documents any shortcomings identified in employees whose performance is inadequate.
- Monitors exception reports to identify and resolve issues.
- Participates in the annual budgeting process.
- Complies with all SOX requirements.
- Ensures that all government regulatory requirements are met.
- Implements and communicates new policies and operational guidelines.
- Communicates daily productions meetings with the branch and weekly sales operations meetings with the branch and outside sales team.
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Are you a MATCH?
Required qualifications :
Action Orientation: Seizing new opportunities and tackling difficult challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
Attracting Top Talent: Attracting and selecting top talent to meet the company’s current and future needs
Quality of Decision-Making: The ability to make sound decisions in the absence of complete information. Relies on a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. Considers all relevant factors and applies appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. Recognizes when an 80% solution is sufficient.
Fosters Engagement: Creates a climate in which employees are motivated to give their best to help the organization achieve its goals
Performance Management: Ensures that the work of those under their supervision supports and advances the company’s goals and objectives. Creates an environment in which employees are motivated to give their best to help the organization achieve its goals. Instills a sense of responsibility and provides guidance, learning opportunities, and visibility.
Project Management: Understand the most effective and efficient processes for completing tasks, with an emphasis on continuous improvement
Safety and Personal Responsibility: Protect one’s own health and safety as well as that of others; report hazardous situations and raise awareness of potential risks; incorporate safety into daily work
Technological Proficiency: Stay informed about technological developments and use technology effectively to achieve results
Education :
- Post-secondary education equivalent to one year of study in business administration or equivalent. Experience in a field related to the position is preferred or considered equivalent. All relevant experience will be taken into account.
Expérience
- More than five years of professional experience in a relevant field is preferred.
- Practical knowledge of positioning equipment, welding techniques, and related equipment is an asset.
- Training in equipment repair and maintenance is an asset.
Permis/Certifications
- A valid driver's license is required
- Ability to adapt in order to define and prioritize tasks based on changing circumstances.
- Ability to make critical decisions while adhering to company procedures.
- Ability to work with a wide range of people with diverse personalities and backgrounds.
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to proactively and methodically manage conflicting objectives and challenging situations.
- Ability to effectively present information and answer questions from a group in a professional setting.
- Ability to anticipate and resolve problems, act with determination, and persevere in the face of obstacles.
- Ability to work as part of a team during the design and review phases of a project.
- Ability to effectively build relationships with internal and external clients.
- Attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to work on multiple projects, meet deadlines, and solve problems creatively.
- Demonstrate business acumen in pursuing the company’s strategy and overall objectives.
- Must possess excellent technical knowledge as well as strong interpersonal and management skills.
- Strongly customer-service oriented, with an affinity for a “monitoring and implementation”-focused management style, and a proactive communicator who keeps superiors, other managers, and their respective teams informed.
- Able to manage multiple priorities among the requirements and requests of divisional, local, and corporate headquarters leadership.
- Ability to use computer equipment.
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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.
