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. ________________________ 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.

________________________ 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