I have over twenty years experience with BOC, which started in Production at Wembley. I then moved into Site Services which has seen me in various roles starting as Cover Manager, then Onsite Manager at Imperial and following that Service and Operations Manager for the South.
My fifteen years in Site Services has helped me to develop my skills in this demanding sector of the business.
I interact with nearly every other department and have improved my networking skills as a result, this also extends into my internal contacts in the University, Hospital and research sectors.
Managing a team is also a strong part of my skillset, understanding the different background and personalities and adjusting my approach accordingly. The art of delegation when/where appropriate to do so, has been important part of developing my team and their individual strengths.
Since my direct Line Manager left in 2018, I have also been wholly responsible for SHEQ in the South, looking at developing our reporting processes and structure within the team.
I have also been left responsible for bringing in new business. Five years ago, I would have said this was the weakest part of my role. However, I took this on board and have loved the challenge of showing various would be customers, why they really can't manage without us.
As a result I have won the following business, Cambridge University (Physics Dept), London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Imperial White City, Westworks, Great Ormond St Hospital and Kings College about to sign imminently.
Leadership and people management
Operations / transport management
Customer service management
Customer relationship management skills
SHEQ knowledge including bi-annual site reviews
Manage the local On Site service offering for the customer and coordinate, where applicable, all BOC related activities in conjunction with local supply branches, DPC, SCC, CSC, Cryospeed, Special Products and ISS Gas & Gear. This may also include the placing of gas orders on the customer’s behalf and may include operation of a forklift truck, delivery to point of use, delivery using cylinder pallet vehicle and delivery using a Cryospeed vehicle.
Achieve the required revenue and profit targets through retention of the customer business portfolio and the acquisition of new and competitor business
Identification and development of new business opportunities including the development and presentation of the proposal
Achieve service level KPI’s set within the customer agreement
Manage the inventory on the customer’s site at the most cost efficient and effective levels ensuring no customer ‘run outs’ of product
Coordination of customer queries and issues to ensure prompt, regular payment and attainment of prescribed debt target.
Build, maintain & develop on a planned & structured basis effective customer relationships with all elements of the customer DMU.
Monitor and analyze competitor activity with feedback to the Service & Operations Manager
Compliance with BOC’s SHEQ policy and customer standards prevailing at the site at all times
Covering Onsite Managers when required at various sites.
Manage cover of the local On Site service offering for the customer and coordinate all BOC related activities in conjunction with local supply branches, DPC, SCC, CSC, Cryospeed, Special Products and Gas & Gear outlets.
Support the achievement of the required revenue and profit targets of the On Site Customer Managers
Identification and development of new business opportunities
Support the On Site Cover Managers to achieve service level KPI’s set within the customer agreement
Cover the management of inventory on the customer’s site at the most cost efficient and effective levels ensuring no customer ‘run outs’ of product
Coordination of customer queries and issues to ensure prompt, regular payment and attainment of prescribed debt targets in the absence of the On Site Customer Manager and to support the On Site Customer Managers
Build, maintain & develop on effective customer relationships on all of the covered sites.
Monitor and analyze competitor activity with feedback to the Service & Operations Manager and the National Site Services Manager
Responsibility for the safe operation of the on site team when covering an On Site Customer Manager in compliance with BOC policy and customer standards prevailing at the site
Maintain responsibility for the management of a team of BOC On Site Operatives on the customer’s site in the absence of the On Site Customer Manager which may include:- Allocation of operative’s activities (where applicable) to supply customer’s requirements, Recruitment, interviewing and selection of new staff, Coaching and development of staff in order to provide a safe & high quality customer service. Conduct annual appraisals and interim performance reviews Absence management including absence counselling and absence warnings, Discipline management including disciplinary hearings and warnings
Undertake development projects in support of the Operations & Service Manager, National Site Services Manager or KCMs
Support the On Site Customer Managers with the management and preparation of customer service surveys on an annual basis