Branch Operations Manager in Gateshead

Delivering Gas Solutions To The British Industry.

• Direct and coordinate activities of the branch concerned with the sale & distribution of products.
• To abide by the current Safety, Health and Environment policy giving priority to the safety of employees, customers, visitors & contractors at all times.
• Deliver exceptional customer experience, with a passion and enthusiasm for driving to improve customer satisfaction wherever possible.
• Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine opportunities for efficiencies and program improvement.
• Management of team, preparing work schedules & assigning specific duties.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to processes & legal obligations including road transport legislation
• Management & responsibility for delivery vehicles including road safety & load security
• Responsible for the recording of KPI's & branch related metrics
• Drive employee engagement. Lead and develop team to create a "One Team" atmosphere.
• Work alongside the Sales team to help to achieve the Company's sales and profit targets.
• Working with the Plant Manager where appropriate
• Satisfactory operation of the Company's purchasing and stock control system.
• Be instrumental in accurate and timely stock counts.
• Monitor the safekeeping of cash on the premises, with regards to cash sales ensure that the cash book balances at all times.

Air Liquide is seeking an experienced Branch Operations Manager for our site in Gateshead. The Branch Operations Manager directs, plans, and coordinates all daily operational and sales activities for the branch. This role is responsible for driving branch profitability, maintaining and driving safety standards, delivering exceptional customer service, and leading a high-performing team.

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive 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 background. 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.