Branch Head

Job Description

Job Summary To provide overall leadership for the cluster and ensure effective service delivery by managing: Profitability of cluster operations and assuming P&L responsibility Delivery of high quality service to customers and ensuring effective operations Health & safety and leadership for all branch functions. Area of Responsibility Operations Management Formulate & implement cluster strategy linked with Hub strategy Directly accountable for planning and organizing branch operations Ensure proper start-up of new assignments Manage guard sourcing in terms of scouting, referrals and walk-ins Ensure proper deployment, rostering & attendance of guards Ensure proper supervision, patrolling & review in terms of day & night checks Conduct security audits of large assignments periodically Forecast, procure and distribute uniforms and office equipment under clearance from the respective Hub Heads Maintain consistent, complaint free, high quality service levels Support and facilitate implementation of corporate projects Business Performance Goal ( Revenue , Collections , Margin Improvement ) Revenue Growth To grow higher than the industry growth by having Get & Grow and achieve the revenue goals. Collections Develop the strategy and plan to ensure achievement of Price Increase, Collection and Bad Debts. Gap analysis in invoicing and collections. Price Increase Timely communication with customer and related stakeholders. Agreement to pay / timely billing with customer Variance analysis of actual vs budget. Timely termination of customer in case of non agreement or delay in decision of price increase. Bad Debt Understanding the bad debt reasons and devising the strategy in recovering the same. Do the analysis and take the necessary course of action. Focus on collections and reduce the Gaps . Margin Improvement Understand the contract. Knowing the gaps in contract and closing the gaps with customers. Knowing the payout to employees and authorities. Reconciliation - correction for gaps between billed & paid. Asking customers to increase the management fee on various value addition and solving customer problems. Client Relationship Management Strive to understand customers needs and deliver the right/customized solutions Build effective customer relationships, ensure customer satisfaction and promote companys image Conduct all surveys and client requested security audits Ensure satisfaction and retention of existing clients Regular meeting with clients for performance feedback Reviewing client feedback and developing solutions to improve service delivery quality and create customer delight Responding to client queries and concerns promptly Leadership & IR With support from Branch HR Team: Prepare manpower budget as per business requirements Recruit adequate number of quality direct manpower in accordance with business requirements Ensure all new recruits in direct and indirect category attend basic course and no one is deployed without successful completion of basic course Ensure timely completion of joining formalities for new recruits, and their timely deployment Ensure development of Direct staff through refresher and other relevant training programmes Ensure maintenance of attendance, leave, overtime records etc. Ensure correct wages computation of direct staff Ensure timely payment of wages and other dues Ensure disciplinary action is taken wherever required Ensure speedy redressal of grievances through regular interaction, counselling and appropriate administrative measures Ensure implementation of HR & Training policies Health & Safety With support from Health & Safety: Ensure observance to highest standards of G4S Health & Safety norms in all areas of work Promote awareness within the team on safe working procedures Contribute to development of safe work procedures Qualification and Experience Required Qualification Minimum: Graduation / Diploma (if very relevant industry experience) Desired: MBA/ Masters degree or equivalent Relevant Experience Minimum 8-10 years of overall experience Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a service industry with large distributed operations (e.g. retail, insurance, logistics) Experience of independently managing a P&L Ability to make sound, clear and relevant decisions Ability to resolve disputes/ disagreements Ability to carry people along, create team spirit and gain their commitment Ability to successfully manage widespread field operations Ability to work with labour unions