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Head of Branch Excellence

Ref: 1981261

York, UK

£70,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Training Expert

About the candidate

This highly astute Head of Branch Excellence brings a commendable 25+ years of management experience across various sectors including automotive parts, industrial and retail. Their expertise is underscored by a consistent track record of enhancing operational efficiency and training effectiveness across multiple corporate infrastructures. A methodical problem solver and strategic thinker, this candidate is well-versed in orchestrating and implementing comprehensive training programmes and operational improvements that significantly impact company performance and customer satisfaction.

They exhibit a profound ability to spearhead major strategic shifts, adeptly managing stakeholder relationships and championing innovative initiatives. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, they have effectively led numerous projects that contributed to streamlined operations and enhanced business growth, ensuring alignment with overarching company goals and market changes.

What makes them great?

  • Proven Leadership: Successfully led training initiatives that were rolled out across an extensive network, influencing over 700 managers and integrating innovative systems and processes.
  • Increased vehicle utilisation through effective route planning and load picking, taking up regional drops average drops per day from 7 to 9.
  • Successfully delivered an additional £1.6M of sales against target and £2.6M up against previous year.
  • Reduced vehicle fleet from 90 vehicles to 85, supported by increased efficiencies in turn around times and daily confirmation of collections ready so routes were more productive.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Planning & Execution: Proficient in devising and leading strategies that enhance organisational efficiency and drive team performance.
  • Training Development & Delivery: Skilled in creating compelling, business-aligned training initiatives, nurturing a culture of continuous learning and development.
  • Operational Excellence: Expert in optimising operational processes and systems to improve productivity and achieve financial targets.