Jobs at Bridge Talent Management

Job summary:

• A Machine Attendant operates and monitors machinery in a manufacturing setting, ensuring smooth and efficient production. Responsibilities include starting, stopping, and adjusting machines, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining a clean work area. They must adhere to safety protocols and quality standards while documenting production data. Basic mechanical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Key Responsibilities:  

Quality Control 

• Constantly examines finished products for defects and variations, reports faults in machines, and carries out quality control procedures.
• Ensure that all socks are knitted and meet the quality parameters set out by the company. 
• Where the socks do not meet the parameters set by the company, immediately inform the QC team and the machine operators. 
• Responsible for feeding raw materials into the machines (placing yarn cones in the correct positions).
• Ensure that all feeders are working correctly. 
• Bundle socks in to 24 pieces/12 pairs and always clearly indicate the relevant batch information on the dozen. 

Machine Monitoring 

• Will need to work quickly and monitor machines. This is done to ensure that all socks are checked in
• a timely manner (no back log) and ensure that no machines have stopped running. 
• Where machines stop running, quickly check to confirm why they have stopped running. If it has stopped due to raw materials, quickly replace and run. Where the machine has a breakdown for any reason except raw materials, quickly alert the machine operator. 
• Remove any knitted waste stuck in the machine. 
• Ensure there is no over/under production relative to production schedules.
• Where unsure of what to do in regards to machines, always consult with the machine operators. 

Records Management 

• Update records clearly and on time to avoid any unnecessary production. 
• Clearly set aside waste and seconds into the respective areas dedicated for these. 

Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience in the knitting industry is a plus point as a machine attendant/operator. 
• Attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (8-10 hours per day)
• Ability to read and write English.
• Good hand eye coordination.

Physical Demands 

• The machine attendant is required to stand for long periods of time, lift heavy machinery parts, and operate machinery for extended periods of time.
• The job may require bending, stooping, and reaching to complete tasks. 
• Noise level is medium to low due to knitting machines running.

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Job Purpose:

• The job holder will be responsible for achieving modern trade sales volume and value targets, driving market share, activation of accounts and channel development as well as managing and servicing existing branches while prospecting and developing new modern trade accounts with a focus on building long term customer relationships and increasing sales revenue.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve set primary & secondary sales targets (volume and value) by executing set JBPs to deliver maximum availability of our products at the retail end. 
• Ensure quality execution of the sales drivers' Availability, Pricing, Visibility and Activation by following set steps of planned calls. 
• Ensure Numeric distribution is achieved in modern trade through achieving set customer call rate coverage targets, number of new outlets/branches as well and expansion of portfolio availability
• Achieving merchandising objectives as per set segment standards both in the cold and ambient space
• Identify, negotiate, plan and execute activation opportunities such as promotions and tastings with customers in line with the channel sales plan. 
• Proactively manage the cash and credit resources of the customer to drive the growth of company brands in terms of volume and value.
• Monitor and manage company assets within the company policies and procedures to ensure optimal use. 
• Receive, follow up and resolve all customer queries and complaints in collaboration with the customer service team efficiently.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to the sales manager to facilitate proper planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business a business-related course.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in modern trade sales within a similar environment.
• Must possess a clean and valid driving license.
• Practical experience in the use of MS packages and ERP systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent Persuasion, negotiation and influencing Skills.