General Manager - (UK Central - Director)

Overview

Our team in Leeds currently has an opening for a General Manager – (UK Central - Director).Responsibilities

You will position Brenntag''s Last Mile Operations in Central UK as a strategic advantage for our customers and suppliers.You will implement the Brenntag Essentials division''s strategy for growth and customer satisfaction in the areas of sales, customer service, logistics, operations and safety.You are responsible for the sites, their equipment and personnel and therefore carry out far-sighted capacity, investment and personnel planning.You lead with the help of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and PandL metrics to measure and improve business performance, including volume, gross profit, personnel and operating costs.You ensure a continuous increase in gross profit while improving conversion rate and working capital metrics for inventory and accounts receivable.Maintain close collaboration with the regional sourcing organization and product management/material management teams through volume, price and inventory management.You drive the Brenntag culture and lead with clearly formulated guidelines, expectations and KPIs.Ensure compliance with high safety standards with our zero tolerance for unsafe processes and take corrective action where necessary.You ensure the maintenance of documented procedures for the work processes in close cooperation with the employees on site as well as the specialist departments of the higher-level organizational ..... full job details .....