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Branch Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or management. Large regional banks, credit unions, and financial services firms are active H-1B filers for this title. The annual cap applies, so timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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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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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Branch Manager petitions face RFE risk when the degree field doesn't align with the role. Pull the O*NET profile for this title and confirm your transcript shows a directly related major before targeting employers.
Target multi-branch employers with LCA history
Banks and credit unions operating across multiple states file H-1B LCAs regularly for branch leadership roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history for Branch Manager titles so you're only applying where sponsorship is established.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating
The DOL assigns Branch Manager roles to a wage level based on supervisory scope and geography. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 11-3031 in your target metro before your offer conversation so the LCA wage won't undercut your expected compensation.
Ask employers about cap-exempt entity eligibility
Some financial institutions affiliated with nonprofits or government entities qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, letting you skip the April lottery entirely. Ask HR directly whether the entity has filed cap-exempt petitions before assuming you need a lottery slot.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
Branch Manager hires often have firm onboarding timelines tied to departing employees. USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days, protecting both you and the employer from a standard processing delay that could push your start date by months.
Document supervisory scope in your support letter
USCIS scrutinizes Branch Manager petitions where the role could be read as primarily operational rather than specialty. Your employer's support letter should quantify staff supervised, budget authority, and degree-specific duties to distinguish the role from general management.
H-1B Visa Branch Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Branch Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree or higher in a specifically related field. Branch Manager roles at banks or financial firms typically qualify when the employer can show the role requires specialized knowledge in finance, business administration, or a related discipline, not just general supervisory experience.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Branch Manager positions?
Regional banks, national commercial banks, credit unions, and insurance companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Branch Manager titles. Employers with multi-state branch networks file LCAs for this role most frequently. You can browse employers with verified Branch Manager LCA filing history on Migrate Mate to identify active sponsors before you apply.
What happens to my H-1B petition if I get promoted from Branch Manager to a regional role?
A material change in job duties, location, or employer entity typically requires an amended H-1B petition before the change takes effect. If your new title involves a different SOC code or significantly different responsibilities, your employer needs to file an amended I-129 with a new LCA. Failing to do this puts your status at risk.
Can a Branch Manager role be sponsored at Level I or Level II prevailing wage?
DOL assigns wage levels based on the complexity of duties and supervisory responsibility. A Branch Manager overseeing staff and holding full P&L accountability typically falls at Level II or III. USCIS has challenged petitions where the wage level appeared inconsistent with the seniority the role description implied, so the LCA wage tier needs to match the actual job scope.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect my timeline for starting a Branch Manager job?
H-1B cap-subject petitions require selection in the April lottery for an October 1 start date. If you're not already on H-1B status, you and the employer need to plan around that cycle. Cap-exempt employers, such as certain nonprofits or government affiliates, can file outside this window and offer earlier start dates for qualified candidates.