Current Vacancies at Barron

Job Purpose:

• The purpose of the Digitizer is to create digitized plot sheets according to approved artwork and to prioritize swatches for customer approval in order to start production and maintain production.

Job Objectives:

Create Plot Sheets and Swatches

• Design plot sheets according to confirmed layouts and run a sample on the machine
• Verify the quality and accuracy of the embroidery according to the job card
• Inform manager of the completion of the sample for approval and make necessary amendments if required

Qualifications:

• NQF 5 - Higher Certificate in Graphic Design
• NQF 6 - Diploma in Graphic design

Experience:

• 1-2 years embroidery machinist
• 2-3 years digitizer experience

Skills, Abilities and Job-Related Knowledge:

• Wilcom
• Adobe photoshop
• Illustrator
• Visual Reasoning
• Verbal Comprehension
• Time Management Skills
• Attention to Detail

Closing Date 22 June 2023

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JOB PURPOSE

• The purpose of the Technical Writer is to create good quality production documents that meet relevant standards and contribute to the company’s product Quality Improvement Projects and Quality Systems. This will include documenting standard operating procedures for different machine operations and processes for the Production & Planning Departments.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND FUNCTIONS

• Write Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, Inspection Standards, Forms and Guidelines for the Embroidery, Digital & Display, Gifting and Planning Departments.
• Developing, reviewing and implementing Control Plans, FMEA and Flow Charts.
• Production documents and records control. (Issue drawings and Control Plans to Production Floor).
• Process evaluation and implementation.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND JOB-RELATED KNOWLEDGE

• MS office knowledge
• Be self-motivated and able to multi-task under high pressure.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, influence others and coordinate with others to ensure objectives are met.
• Have excellent communication (verbal and written).
• Have excellent organizational skills.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year experience as a technical writer or a similar role
• Editing and information design

QULIFICATIONS

• NQF 6 in Industrial Engineering

Closing Date 23 June 2023

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Job Purpose

• The purpose of the Layout Artist is to develop artwork visuals that are an accurate representation of the customer’s branding requirements on the selected product and to communicate any branding limitations. Setting up print ready files and ensuring colours are converted properly.

Job Objectives and Functions
Creating Artwork Visuals 

• Develop artwork visuals and communicate to relevant sales/clients regarding limitations, to obtain layout approvals
• Make amendments based on customer feedback

Colour Conversion

• Understand Pantones and Thread colours

Print File 

• Setup print ready files in line with products.
• Produce print files to scale
• Print files to match approved layouts

Quality Checking

• Quality check print files against the supplied artworks and approved layout to ensure there’s no errors

Qualifications

• NQF 5/6 in Graphic and Multimedia Designer

Experience 

• 4-5 years in Branding Processes

Skills 

• Adobe illustrator
• Corel Draw

Reports to 

• Layout Supervisor 

Closing Date 21 June 2023

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• We have an exciting opportunity at Barron for an Embroidery Machine Operator who will report to the Floor Supervisor. This position is based at our offices in Westlake, Modderfontein, Gauteng.

Job Purpose:

• The purpose of an Embroidery machine operator is to brand company products according to customer requirements by threading and loading designs onto the machine.

Job Objectives

Brand garments according to client request

• Interpret job card and brand products according to customer requirements by using different branding methods.

Quality Control

• Responsible for the quality of the branded product by running samples and verifying if it meets the required standard. 

Housekeeping

• Apply basic housekeeping principles to ensure that the workstation is tidy.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 (Essential)
• 2-3 years’ experience as Machine Operator in branding industry

Skills, Abilities and Job-Related Knowledge:

• Safety Principles
• Machine Maintenance
• Knowledge on Branding Process
• Housekeeping Principles
• Product Knowledge
• Quality Control
• Interpreting a job card
• English Comprehension
• Verification skills

Closing Date 21 June 2023

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JOB PURPOSE

• The purpose of the Planner is to forecast product needs based on sales histories and develop a product line plan that assures the profitability of a product category. 

JOB OBJECTIVES
Forecasting and budget management

• Accountable for planned revenue, forecast as well as achieving set budget by reviewing product lines and product line productivity, ensuring that there are enough items per product line to meet targets, suggesting items for last buy, identifying redundant stock as well as products for promotion.
• Responsible for Managing New Product budget, by making sure that new product presented by Buyer does not exceed budget.
• Monitor and show responsibility on achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) (i.e., sales plan, gross profit, cost reductions, stock turns, and closing stock).  Assess and highlight areas of positive performance and identify areas where improvement is required, and implement appropriate action for their area of control

Management of product line per category

• Responsible for managing the current stock on record and product life cycle by conducting research, analyzing consumer trends, looking for opportunities within Barron competitors as well as working with the Buyer to develop features in existing products to suit specific target markets.

Stock Management according to sales

• Plan stock level requirements according to forecast and budgeted stock turns
• Manage clearance at appropriate times
• Assess performance weekly of SKU's and manage stock levels up and down in order to meet required sales
• Analyse and evaluate Key Performance Indicators (i.e., sales plans, cost reductions, forward covers, Chain Sales to Stock Ratio (CSS) and stockturn). Consider trends, supplier efficiency and lead times when under their area of control reviewing recommendations

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Qualification

• NQF 7: Degree in Finance/ Economics / Supply Chain Management

Knowledge

• Financial Modelling
• Forecasting and Product management
• Product Cycle Management
• Data management
• Financial Acumen
• Merchandise Cycle
• Managing Budgets
• Range Construction

Experience

• Demand Planner 3-5 Years
• Wholesale or retail experience 3-5 years
• Experience with financial forecasting of a product range 2-3 years

Skills

• Excel - advanced
• Powerpoint
• Financial Analysis
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Microsoft D365
• JustEnough
• Research skills
• Verbal comprehension
• Numerical Comprehension
• Analytical Reasoning

Competencies

• Analysis and Judgement
• Initiative and Responsibility
• Organisational Awareness
• Systematic Approach
• Results and Goal orientation

Additional

• Flexibility regarding working hours
• South African citizen

Reports to

• Planning Manager

Key Relationships

• Internal:
• Buyers
• Supply Planning
• Warehouse

Closing Date 15 June 2023

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JOB PURPOSE

• The purpose of the Payroll & Benefits Manager is to manage, direct, control and process the company’s payroll function and develop payroll standards and practices that results in good payroll governance, and oversee employee compensation and benefits, compensation databases, and benchmarking. 

JOB OBJECTIVES
Payroll operations

• Responsible for the effective and efficient running of the payroll operations which includes (but not limited to) checking and auditing payrolls and ensuring legislative compliance, submitting employee tax, reporting, payroll reconciliations, preparation and reconciliation of monthly general ledger for salaries journals and resolving escalated pay queries
• Responsible for managing executive payroll
• Responsible for the effective implementation of system upgrades and training HR team on using the system effectively

Compensation management

• Design a compensation package based on the company’s remuneration philosophy
• Create a consistent compensation guideline that matches our work and organizational culture
• Create and analyze job descriptions evaluations and classifications
• Conduct salary and labor market research to define benchmarks
• Apply effective communication strategies 
• Assess employees needs by conducting organizational surveys
• Keep abreast with new trend and best practice in the filed
• Ensure that compensation practices are in compliance with current laws and regulations
• Conduct periodic audits, prepare and present reports

Payroll Projects

• Responsible for the effective implementation and execution of Payroll projects within specified timelines and budget

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Qualification

• Finance / HR Diploma

Knowledge

• Payroll concepts and reconciliations
• Employee Tax
• Tax year end
• PAYE submissions
• Paterson job grading

Experience

• Payroll manager 3 to 5 years
• SAGE 300
• Internal and external salary benchmarking

Skills

• Problem solving skills
• Numeric reasoning
• SAGE 300 superuser
• Policy and standards development
• Interpersonal skills
• Excel reporting
• Detail perception

Competencies

• Judgement and decision making
• People Management
• Planning and organising
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility regarding working hours when required
• Clear criminal record
• South African
• Reliable transport
• Preference will be given to EE candidates

Closing Date 19 June 2023