In this incredibly varied role, you'll help manage a store that's better and more successful than ever before.

You'll take real pride in maximising sales, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising productivity. There's real responsibility too. In the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager, you'll be fully in charge of the store, gaining valuable experience to help you take your next step in management. It means you'll tackle everything from ordering stock to training employees, and from checking product displays to delivering sales targets. It feels great to be part of a business that does things its own way and achieves fantastic results while doing so.

We’re good at lots of things at Aldi, but we’re particularly good at looking after our people.

In this incredibly varied role, you'll help manage a store that's better and more successful than ever before.

You'll take real pride in maximising sales, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising productivity. There's real responsibility too. In the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager, you'll be fully in charge of the store, gaining valuable experience to help you take your next step in management. It means you'll tackle everything from ordering stock to training employees, and from checking product displays to delivering sales targets. It feels great to be part of a business that does things its own way and achieves fantastic results while doing so.

We’re good at lots of things at Aldi, but we’re particularly good at looking after our people.

General Manager assumes site leadership responsibilities at Director level in order to deliver the right working culture in all areas including safety, quality, performance, engagement, teamwork, collaboration, development, efficiencies, best practices, continual improvement/learning and finance in order to deliver business success required. They will be responsible for the safe and efficient running of the business and be accountable for the performance, behaviors and oCompanyomes of all direct/indirect reports while also ensuring best utilisation of current and future resources.  They will ensure and support successful cross-departmental and business collaboration in order to deliver KPI`s and business oCompanyomes required, participate in and support senior leadership teams/functions, stand in as/when required plus support and be part of business succession planning.  

Duties & Responsibilities

Functions

ESSENTIAL

To effectively perform all aspects of Leadership and general management, in particular the following
*Manages senior managers.
*Executes short to medium-term operational planning for sub-function.
*Applies functional knowledge across sub-functional groups and has practical experience in leadership and
management techniques.
*Investigates solutions to root causes of numerous undefined problems, and makes improvements.
Implement standard Uniform Project Management procedures and a continuous project management improvement culture.
Oversee the rejuvenation of manufacturing, creating a mindset of “execution,” correcting bottlenecks, addressing supply chain issues and getting deliveries back on track.
Create a good balance between managing by the numbers and creating a congenial caring work environment that highly values people.
Focus on project management by improving customer relations, project cost, schedule control, contract management, and risk management.
Develop a new strategic road map for the business that anticipates the need for increased productivity, capacity and demand in the near future.
Oversee the creation of a systematic, disciplined approach to contract reviews, bids and proposals.
Instill a positive “can-do” attitude into every section of the business, while creating a strong, positive atmosphere of teamwork and empowerment throughout the business.
Oversee the development of a leading-edge culture of safety and health practices throughout the business.
Seriously advocate a strong culture of continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing, with a rigorous 5S mindset.
Identify huge opportunities of waste takeout, while developing the same proactive mindset throughout the organization.
Oversee the development of a comprehensive and rigorous toll gate system for project scheduling and management to insulate projects against delays.
Be a strong team builder, who instills a high sense of urgency and confidence throughout the organization.
Understand the magnitude of decisions and ensure that contracts have favorable terms and develop the same approach in staff.
Upgrade, educate, train and evaluate staff to work more cohesively as a team and communicate more effectively across the enterprise.
Measure productivity and instill discipline and accountability by utilizing appropriate metrics.
Will be culturally aware and exhibit a patient, caring, but firm, leadership style.
Become known as both a “Leader of People and Processes.”
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Contribute to the development and implementation of annual and strategic plans for the region.
Support and be responsible for the delivery of annual budget forecast with respect to revenue and profit & loss.
Top tier leader in the development of people and teams to ensure maximization of career development & talent potential, facilitate succession planning and change management strategy.
Ability to engage effectively with key internal and external stakeholders.
Eliminate waste of whatever form, to suggest the use of more environmentally friendly sCompanytances and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the environment.
Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the Integrated Management Systems on the Company.
Identify, create, establish and/or enhance effective partnerships both internally and externally as required.
Become known as both a “Leader of People and Processes.”
Displays required levels of engagement and a positive `can-do` attitude while consistently supporting Company culture of Safety, Quality, ongoing learning and continual improvement.
Carry out work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.
Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the Integrated Management Systems and all other  Company standards.
Any other roles or tasks as required to support our business needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position supports the Vice President in the leadership and supervision of direct reports including site Senior Management Team (SMT) and relevant department leaders.
This position also interacts with all functional support/shared services, some of whom are site based and for whom there will be matrix management responsibilities (dotted line), including HSEQ, HR, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Global Mobility, Finance, Contract, IT and Legal.

Qualifications

Qualifications (Equivalent acceptable experience will also be considered in respect of below)
Possess superior business and management acumen, combined with at least fifteen, or more, years of experience.
Have an undergraduate degree; an MBA is a plus.  Post graduate business and/or professional qualifications welcomed
Experience
Have experience working in an engineered-to-order, high-value, low-volume, capital goods manufacturing environment.
Possess the experience required to drive world-class business and manufacturing practices.
Possess a broad understanding of the total business cycle and be aware of the risks associated with each business decision.
Exhibit a broad understanding of manufacturing, cost, quality, and delivery and project management, and possess the ability to drive major improvements in each category.
Demonstrate a strong command of business financials.
Be strategic in nature, yet possess the management skills to execute tactically.
Exhibit excellent communication and influencing skills.
Be a Coach, Mentor and Team builder, focused on building strong relationships across all levels of the business.
Drive cultural and operational improvement.
Significant experience in similar role running a business or business unit with full P&L responsibility in the manufacturing/energy sector essential.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies
Integrity Believes in conducting business honestly and respectfully with customers, team members, suppliers, and the communities they operate in.
Vision  Highly strategic in thought and behavior, driving daily execution while anticipating obstacles and opportunities and maintaining a long-term, big picture view. Possesses superior intellectual agility, dealing comfortably and quickly with complex manufacturing issues.
Change Agility An experienced change leader; creates effective plans to promote change; knows how to manage in changing cOrganizationumstances; seizes opportunities.
Drive for Results Results-oriented leader who can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; sets defined, measurable expectations and provides employees with the resources to exceed them; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes him/herself and others for results.

Blue Whale Spa currently are looking to recruit an experienced Branch Manager for our Sales Showroom, Service and Distribution Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland.

About the role

A key member of the Management Team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional levels of Customer Satisfaction through operational experience, with the ability to lead a multi-functional team including, Sales, Business Development, Showroom Facilities Management, Warehousing, Inventory and Distribution to service our B2C and B2B customers, supporting our evolving showroom network.

Taking care of the day to day running of the site, you will drive the operational business through continuous improvement and learning methods, having the ability to create, develop and implement initiatives that give a ROI and deliver added value with a focus on our people and customer satisfaction. Health, Safety and Wellbeing are our first priorities and you will assure this while meeting our overall targets and KPI objectives in sales, service, productivity, quality, security and cost efficiently, ensuring full legal and operational compliance.

About you

With the ability to adapt in an unpredictable environment, you’ll have proven ability to ensure all training and development needs are met, and will make certain cross-functional team working, at both lower and strategic levels. You’ll ideally hold a management degree or equivalent, with a financial / business qualification and have excellent proven people management skills.

Above all, you’ll be an effective relationship builder, commercially focused and have excellent IT Skill

About us

Blue Whale Spa is the UK market leader in the design, manufacture and installation of Hot Tubs, Spas and Specialist Pools, our mission is to bring health and well-being to your home.

Please refer to the Full Job Description and Person Specification upon completing your application

In this incredibly varied role, you'll help manage a store that's better and more successful than ever before.

You'll take real pride in maximising sales, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising productivity. There's real responsibility too. In the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager, you'll be fully in charge of the store, gaining valuable experience to help you take your next step in management. It means you'll tackle everything from ordering stock to training employees, and from checking product displays to delivering sales targets. It feels great to be part of a business that does things its own way and achieves fantastic results while doing so.

We’re good at lots of things at Aldi, but we’re particularly good at looking after our people.

In this incredibly varied role, you'll help manage a store that's better and more successful than ever before.

You'll take real pride in maximising sales, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising productivity. There's real responsibility too. In the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager, you'll be fully in charge of the store, gaining valuable experience to help you take your next step in management. It means you'll tackle everything from ordering stock to training employees, and from checking product displays to delivering sales targets. It feels great to be part of a business that does things its own way and achieves fantastic results while doing so.

We’re good at lots of things at Aldi, but we’re particularly good at looking after our people.