Assistant Branch Manager​/CDL Backup Driver

Assistant Branch Manager / CDL Backup Driver

Apply for the Assistant Branch Manager / CDL Backup Driver role at Airgas
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Location:

Salisbury, NC – South Main St. – Retail shop.

Airgas is a leading name in industrial and specialty gases. This key role collaborates closely with the Branch Manager to ensure effective management of Route Drivers and Customer Deliveries while fostering a culture of safety, growth, and operational excellence.

• Inspire a safety‑focused culture, championing Airgas' Safety Pledge and 12 Life‑Saving Rules.
• Drive safe work behaviors, offering coaching to elevate associates' safety practices and nurture a strong safety culture.
• Conduct safety incident investigations and propose corrective actions to prevent recurrences.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (OSHA, FDA, EPA, DOT), overseeing training and record‑keeping.

• Lead and supervise direct reports in alignment with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Maintain optimal staffing levels, partnering with Human Resources for recruitment, staff development, and retention strategies.
• Delegate tasks to enhance business efficiency and staff growth.
• Manage performance, handle complaints, and resolve issues, fostering a positive work environment.

• Uphold superior customer service standards, ensuring prompt, courteous handling of inquiries.
• Oversee sales‑related paperwork and inventory management.
• Collaborate with outside sales representatives, supporting their efforts and identifying sales leads.
• Support the Branch Manager in operations, profitability, appearance, cleanliness, and customer service.
• Utilize TRIPS for daily shipments and coordinate preventative maintenance for company vehicles.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to company policies to ensure regulatory compliance.

Airgas offers 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, 401(k) with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and a scholarship program for employees' dependents.

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 ensure equal access to employment benefits and privileges.