POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for all aspects of the site (location, branch) operations; safety, staffing and customer service functions working in conjunction with the Sales and Supply Chain teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. - Leads the local team to manage the safety/compliance performance, packaged gas sales, welding products and hard goods sales, cylinder production and distribution.

QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. - Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. - Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. - Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors, employees, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry such as fractions, percentages, ratios, volume and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. - Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. - Ability to work in a Matrix environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - The employee is regularly required to talk or hear (e.g. relaying to employees, phone calls). - The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel (e.g. computer work). - The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. - The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. - Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus (e.g. troubleshooting welding problems, driving). WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions (e.g. traveling to customer sites). - The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles (e.g. in warehouse, at customer sites). - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; - Five to Ten years related experience and/or training preferably in site/branch operations and/or package gas operations in the industrial gas industry; or - Equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - Valid Driver's License - Hazardous Materials training OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Ability to proficiently display computer software skills with programs such Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. - Hands on understanding of industrial gas products, production, distribution applications, and associated equipment. - Working knowledge of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing practices. - Training in Safety and Compliance (OSHA, DOT, EPA, and FDA) Here are a few good reasons: Compensation package including: - Excellent Health Benefits Package; Medical, Dental, Vision - Top-of-the-line 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match - Paid Time Off; Holidays, Floaters, & Sick - Life Insurance - Short-Term Disability - Education Assistance