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Airgas is Hiring for a Medical District Operations Manager in Tampa, FL!

General Summary:

The Medical District Operations Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence, facility safety, and efficiency across assigned medical branches in Florida. This role provides leadership and direction to Branch, Administrative, and Operating associates to achieve best-in-class safety standards, EBITDA performance, operational compliance, and maximum customer retention. The Manager has full Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for all medical branches within the designated territory, overseeing operational execution, facility compliance, and resource management to deliver an effortless customer experience.

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.

• 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.

Responsibilities:

● Leads Operational Excellence (OpX) and efficiency strategies across district branches to meet key production, safety, and financial KPIs.
● Oversees daily operations, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance (including FDA, State of Florida, and local healthcare standards) across all district facilities.

● Conducts up to 80% day travel across the assigned Florida territory to manage branch operations and evaluate site performance.
● Collaborates effectively with field sales teams to support key medical accounts and fulfill customer requirements without directly managing sales personnel.
● Manages district personnel to properly optimize branch assets, facility throughput, and inventory fulfillment of medical gases and hardgoods.
● Instills accountability for SAP accuracy and proficiency across division associates.
● Manages operational expenses in line with Gross Profit (GP) and EBITDA goals while driving cost-efficiency strategies.
● Supports the execution of Core Strategy I and II initiatives and facilitates customer transitions to the Total Access (TA) program.
● Fosters a safe, collaborative team environment focused on associate development, transparent communication, and high employee retention.
● Other operational projects and initiatives as assigned.

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Are you a MATCH?

Preferred Qualifications:
● Four-year college degree from an accredited institution in Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Management, Engineering, or related field.
● Minimum of five (5) years of increasing responsibility in a business to business sales-related or sales operations position to include prior experience managing a team and a P&L or comparable experience within the distribution industry involving medical gases and supplies or similar industrial products.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

● A reputation for strong leadership skills and the capability of developing and managing cross-functional operational and branch teams with an emphasis on customer experience and operational excellence.

● Versatility to thrive in a fast-paced, highly regulated medical market and business environment.

● Excellent motivational and team coaching skills.

● Demonstrated critical thinking capabilities with the ability to analyze operational efficiencies, drive OpX strategies, and resolve business bottlenecks.

● Demonstrated knowledge of industry, business, and accounting concepts including Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, operational expense control, Gross Profit (GP) goals, margin responsibilities, and building solid business cases.

● Tough-minded, take-charge change agent who challenges the status quo, drives continuous improvement, and acts with a sense of urgency.

● Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and create cross-functional alignment across branch operations and field sales teams.

● Must possess excellent communication skills, especially in developing operational action plans, enforcing regulatory standards, and ensuring follow-through. ● Ability to make highly effective oral and written presentations and proposals to all levels of management.

● Working knowledge of SAP is preferred.

Work Environment:

● Up to 80% travel throughout the designated territory (mostly drivable).
● Minimal overnight travel.
● Must have reliable, appropriate transportation.
● Job requires visitation of various Airgas and medical customer sites, which have varying environments/conditions, layouts, and accessibility.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 [email protected].

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