Job Description
Department
Operations Support
Job Title
Cluster Head
Reports To (Title)
Zonal Head
Employees Reporting To This Position :
Functional (Solid Line)
Administrative (Dotted Line)
Number : 2-7
Roles : Rosterer, Collections Executive, Operations Manager
Number : 3
Roles : HR, Finance, Store
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
Job Responsibilities And Accountabilities
Area of Responsibility % time spent Performance Metrics
Operations Management
Formulate & implement cluster strategy linked with Hub strategyDirectly accountable for planning and organizing branch operationsEnsure proper start-up of new assignmentsManage guard sourcing in terms of scouting, referrals and walk-insEnsure proper deployment, rostering & attendance of guardsEnsure proper supervision, patrolling & review in terms of day & night checksConduct security audits of large assignments periodicallyForecast, procure and distribute uniforms and office equipment under clearance from the respective Hub HeadsMaintain consistent, complaint free, high quality service levelsSupport and facilitate implementation of corporate projects25%
No. of Quality incidentsQuality auditreports
Clientsatisfaction
score
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Job Description
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 customerVariance 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 GapsMargin 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.25%
MeetingBudget targets
Revenuegrowth %
Profitability %Collection%Price Increase %Client Relationship Management
Strive to understand customer's needs and deliver the right / customized solutionsBuild effective customer relationships, ensure customer satisfaction and promote company's imageConduct all surveys and client requested security auditsEnsure satisfaction and retention of existing clientsRegular meeting with clients for performance feedbackReviewing client feedback and developing solutions toimprove service delivery quality and create customer delight
Responding to client queries and concerns promptly20%
ClientRetention %
CustomerTermination –
value &
number
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Job Description
Leadership & IR
With Support From Branch HR Team :
Prepare manpower budget as per business requirementsRecruit adequate number of quality direct manpower in accordance with business requirementsEnsure all new recruits in direct and indirect category attend basic course and no one is deployed without successful completion of basic courseEnsure timely completion of joining formalities for new recruits, and their timely deploymentEnsure development of Direct staff through refresher and other relevant training programmesEnsure maintenance of attendance, leave, overtime records etc.Ensure correct wages computation of direct staffEnsure timely payment of wages and other duesEnsure disciplinary action is taken wherever requiredEnsure speedy redressal of grievances through regularinteraction, 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 workPromote awareness within the team on safe working proceduresContribute to development of safe work procedures20%
10%
Attrition %Inductioncompletion %
Training hours for guardsNo of Health & SafetyIncidents
Health &Safety
Compliance %
Key Relationships
Internal
Hub HeadBranch Finance and HR teamsKey / Core sales teamHealth & Safety teamExternal
ClientsExternal Partners – vendors, unionsKey Competencies Required
Core Competencies
Results Orientation
Set Stretch TargetsPlanning & OrganizingPerformance MonitoringResilienceCustomer Focus
Listen & RespondFunctional competencies
Strategic Orientation
Business AcumenFinancial OrientationLong Term Focus3 | Page
Job Description
OwnershipEngaging and Developing People
TrainingEngaging TeamLeading with Integrity
Respect & IntegrityFostering CollaborationQualification And Experience Required
Qualification
Minimum : Graduation / Diploma (if very relevant industry experience)
Desired : MBA / Master's degree or equivalent
Relevant Experience
Minimum 8-10 years of overall experienceMinimum 2-3 years of experience in a service industry with large distributed operations (e.g. retail, insurance, logistics)Experience of independently managing a P&LAbility to make sound, clear and relevant decisionsAbility to resolve disputes / disagreementsAbility to carry people along, create team spirit and gain their commitmentAbility to successfully manage widespread field operationsAbility to work with labour unions4 | Page
Skills Required
Operations Management, Business Acumen, Health Safety, Client Relationship Management