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Airgas is Hiring for an Area Branch Operations Coordinator in Miami, FL!
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.
At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities include offering support and training to Airgas South facilities in the areas of Standard Operating Procedures, Intranet tools, SAP processes and basic computer software applications used in day-to-day branch activities. Expected to visit branch facilities on a regular basis to conduct audits, and continually enhance branch industry and procedural knowledge and efficiency.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Fosters and encourages staff alignment with Airgas Safety Pledge and 12 Life Saving Rules.
- Exemplifies, promotes and develops safe work behaviors.
- Supports all applicable regulatory (OSHA, FDA, EPA) requirements to ensure they are met and applicable training and recordkeeping is performed to meet departmental and location deadlines.
- Promotes alignment with all Specialty, Medical and Food Gas Standard Operating Procedures, SMS and ISO requirements.
Essential Functions:
- We invite you to engage with and understand the Standard Operating Procedures Manual, Human Resources Manual, Safety Management System, and SAP Quick Reference Guide.
- Facilitate learning and conduct audits on Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assess needs and provide supportive training on Airgas South Intranet Tools.
- Assess needs and provide training on Microsoft Outlook.
- Provide onboarding support to new personnel at the branch level on procedures and processes.
- Communicate excellent and effective practices used throughout all branches.
- Support the team on the use of Zip Files and filters in Excel.
- Ideally, you bring extensive industry knowledge and a passion to mentor others.
- Communicate monthly with Area Vice President and Region President regarding progress, challenges, and suggestions for process improvement and alignment.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of all order entry, data research and computer skills necessary to support customers and suppliers.
- Assist branches in aligning with Safety Management Systems procedures.
- Offer assistance to all departments that may be able to utilize a field trainer.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
ARE YOU A MATCH?
Required Qualifications
- Team player with a positive attitude.
- Willing to improve skills and techniques by attending classes and/or vendor training on employee’s own time.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, self-starter, self-motivated, sense of urgency, personable, well organized, ability to achieve goals, ability to focus and pay attention to detail. Must be willing to travel up to 75% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Management, Accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and/or training and education.
- 7+ years experience in the welding industry and/or sales, preferably both.
- Experience with SAP preferred.
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Airgas South intranet, Microsoft Outlook, SAP processes and Branch operating processes.
- Knowledge of corresponding geographical areas.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, legal documents and regulatory requirements.
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.
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.
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.
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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INTRODUCTION
Airgas is Hiring for an Area Branch Operations Coordinator in Miami, FL!
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.
At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities include offering support and training to Airgas South facilities in the areas of Standard Operating Procedures, Intranet tools, SAP processes and basic computer software applications used in day-to-day branch activities. Expected to visit branch facilities on a regular basis to conduct audits, and continually enhance branch industry and procedural knowledge and efficiency.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Fosters and encourages staff alignment with Airgas Safety Pledge and 12 Life Saving Rules.
- Exemplifies, promotes and develops safe work behaviors.
- Supports all applicable regulatory (OSHA, FDA, EPA) requirements to ensure they are met and applicable training and recordkeeping is performed to meet departmental and location deadlines.
- Promotes alignment with all Specialty, Medical and Food Gas Standard Operating Procedures, SMS and ISO requirements.
Essential Functions:
- We invite you to engage with and understand the Standard Operating Procedures Manual, Human Resources Manual, Safety Management System, and SAP Quick Reference Guide.
- Facilitate learning and conduct audits on Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assess needs and provide supportive training on Airgas South Intranet Tools.
- Assess needs and provide training on Microsoft Outlook.
- Provide onboarding support to new personnel at the branch level on procedures and processes.
- Communicate excellent and effective practices used throughout all branches.
- Support the team on the use of Zip Files and filters in Excel.
- Ideally, you bring extensive industry knowledge and a passion to mentor others.
- Communicate monthly with Area Vice President and Region President regarding progress, challenges, and suggestions for process improvement and alignment.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of all order entry, data research and computer skills necessary to support customers and suppliers.
- Assist branches in aligning with Safety Management Systems procedures.
- Offer assistance to all departments that may be able to utilize a field trainer.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
ARE YOU A MATCH?
Required Qualifications
- Team player with a positive attitude.
- Willing to improve skills and techniques by attending classes and/or vendor training on employee’s own time.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, self-starter, self-motivated, sense of urgency, personable, well organized, ability to achieve goals, ability to focus and pay attention to detail. Must be willing to travel up to 75% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Management, Accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and/or training and education.
- 7+ years experience in the welding industry and/or sales, preferably both.
- Experience with SAP preferred.
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Airgas South intranet, Microsoft Outlook, SAP processes and Branch operating processes.
- Knowledge of corresponding geographical areas.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, legal documents and regulatory requirements.
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.
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.
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.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Area Manager
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
Area Manager roles can draw RFEs if your degree is in an unrelated field. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code and document how your coursework directly maps to the operational and supervisory duties in the job description.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Area Manager roles by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications. This shows which companies have already committed to the DOL prevailing wage process for this title, not just which ones post sponsorship-friendly language.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your job's SOC code and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before signing anything. Your H-1B petition requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the Level I through IV wage for that county, and underpaid offers get amended or denied at filing.
Confirm multi-site roles are structured correctly
Area Managers often oversee locations across multiple counties or states. Each worksite covered by your H-1B requires a separate LCA posting. Make sure your employer's attorney accounts for every location before filing or your petition risks a USCIS site-visit compliance issue.
Time your job search around the H-1B cap window
Cap-subject Area Manager roles need a petition filed in April for an October 1 start. Start conversations with hiring managers no later than January so your employer's legal team has time to prepare the LCA, get DOL certification, and meet the USCIS registration deadline.
Request premium processing for managerial petitions
Area Manager petitions that include P&L oversight or cross-functional authority sometimes draw RFEs questioning specialty occupation status. Premium processing gives USCIS a 15-business-day adjudication window, so you get a decision or an RFE quickly rather than waiting months in standard queue.
H-1B Visa Area Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Area Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business administration, operations management, or supply chain. Generic management duties without a degree requirement won't qualify. Your employer needs to document that a specific degree is an industry standard for the role, not just a preference.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Area Manager positions most often?
Retail chains, third-party logistics providers, e-commerce fulfillment operators, and food and beverage distribution companies file LCAs for Area Manager roles regularly. These employers tend to have in-house immigration counsel and established sponsorship processes. You can search verified H-1B sponsoring employers for this title on Migrate Mate to see which companies have active filing history.
Can my H-1B petition cover multiple store or site locations under one filing?
Only if your employer files separate LCAs for each worksite county and posts the required DOL notices at each location. A single LCA covers one metropolitan statistical area. If your role spans regions, your employer's attorney needs to file multiple LCAs before the I-129 is submitted to USCIS, or you risk a compliance finding during a site visit.
What happens to my H-1B status if I get promoted from Area Manager to a regional or national role?
A material change in duties, title, or work location requires an amended H-1B petition. Moving from an Area Manager role to a Regional Director or VP of Operations title typically involves new SOC codes, a new LCA at the applicable prevailing wage, and a new I-129 filing. Your employer must file the amended petition before the change takes effect, not after.
How do I know if an employer's H-1B sponsorship offer for an Area Manager role is genuine?
Ask the recruiter whether the company has filed LCAs for this specific title before and whether they have immigration counsel on retainer. Genuine sponsors can name their law firm and outline the filing timeline. You can also cross-reference the employer's public LCA disclosure data through DOL, which shows certified filings by employer name, job title, and wage level.