Jobs at Winning Form Group

Job Description

• SplashOut has an exciting opportunity available for a Production Team Leader (Signage) to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. The successful incumbent will be responsible for seamless completion of the production process by monitoring production activity, identifying problems and effectively troubleshooting solutions.
• Effectively supervise the day-to-day operational running within the production to ensure successful execution of jobs whilst maintaining wastage, cost and quality standards.
• Ensure that there is compliance with all policies and procedures with strict adherence to control measures and health and safety requirements.

Minimum requirements

• Driver's License
• 3 years management / supervisory experience
• 3 years previous signage experience
• Geographical knowledge

Advantageous

• 3 years technical knowledge on printing and finishing

Responsibilities:
Operational Function

• Ensure that the artwork and layout of the designs are set up correctly and as per the client approval.
• Effectively control the running of the production line and processes.
• Ensuring service delivery times are met according to the customer requirements.
• Responsible for the production process from start to end.
• Ensure that all materials are readily available for the production process.
• Ensure that maintenance and cleaning of the machines are done timeously.
• Ensure that the most efficient maintenance and planning solutions are carried out to minimize the
• Company’s internal costs and Company down time.
• Effective communication between all relevant internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the team
• are kept up to date with any delays / challenges / changes throughout the day on the status of all jobs.
• Act as a point of contact where necessary with customers to troubleshoot or present innovative ideas
• based on their requirements as well as deal with any queries.
• Ensure that all routine data entries are captured, this includes but is not limited to printer logs, waste registers etc.
• Perform quality control checks before the job is dispatched.
• Assist with external contractors as required.
• Ensure all machinery is maintained and serviced according to the necessary requirements.
• Ensure the housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Responsible for the overall health and safety of the team.
• Ensuring regular training needs are identified and put forward to management and that the team are
• aware of the relevant department SOP’s.
• Actively train and develop the team to ensure cross-skilling and upskilling.
• Where necessary, fill in for the team members within the department if the need arises.
• Assist with site inspections, installations, fabrication, assembly of signage as and when required.
• Assist with any other ad-hoc functions as required by management.
• People
• Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with team members, stakeholders,
• and suppliers.
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influential skills.
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets.
• Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production
• and customer order fulfilment.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.

Compliance, risk and quality

• Creating, maintaining and enforcing company policies and procedures.
• Compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ensure final version and other documents are chronologically saved / backed up.
• Growth and new markets/products
• Customer and supplier relationship management.
• Assist with company projects or lead company projects if specific to stock control.
• Automation and management of the ordering process using Pastel/HIS/Website.

Skills and competencies:

• Accountability
• People Management
• Problem Solving
• Results Driven
• Time Management

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Job Description

• SplashOut has an exciting opportunity available for a Quality Controller to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. The successful incumbent responsible for maintaining and administering the quality function in the signage (and related) sectors. The quality controller will manage and maintain the quality standards of orders or related items through the production cycle or workflow through the various departments, this includes (but is not limited to), digital printing, large format printing, finishing, fabrication, and installations. The quality controller will be responsible for approving all items prior to dispatch.

Minimum requirements: 

• 3 to 5 years' experience in similar role
• Valid Driver’s License

Advantageous: 

• ISO9001 Knowledge

Responsibilities: 

Quality Control

• Responsible for the effective management and administration of the quality control function in the following departments (but not limited to):
• Print Room: ensure that all media and substrates conform to the required specifications. Printed items conform to the required size, colour and colour consistency etc.
• Finishing: ensure items are completed according to the customer or application requirements, this may include (but not limited to), lamination, trimming, engraving, welding, stitching and installation of fittings and components and other related finishing requirements within the signage industry.
• Fabrication: ensure all fabricated items are completed to the required specifications, this may include (but not limited to), manufacturing of steel, aluminum, and wood frames. Heat and channel bending. Various types and styles of signage, light boxes, and activations.
• The quality controller is to work with the Production Team Leader to maintain industry norms and standards, quality management systems and quality audits.
• The quality controller will be responsible for recording and reporting any deviations to the Production Leader, this may include completing or drafting specific records, paperwork and/or registers along with the required corrective measures.
• The quality controller will be required to create, implement, maintain and/or edit standard operating procedures and policies to conform to current or future requirements.
• Familiarity with relevant quality-related manufacturing methodologies and utilization of this knowledge to improve business processes.
• Assist with Adhoc tasks in the respective business unit.

Compliance

• Ensuring that required systems, procedures and policies are accurately documented and maintained.
• Monitor and conduct regular quality audits to ensure all aspects of the factory processes comply with the required quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams or departments to ensure strict adherence to the company's quality standards, targets and expectations.
• Identify risks and implement mitigating actions and processes.

Reporting

• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Document internal quality audits and present recommendations and changes to mitigate risks.
• Reporting monthly on output, quality related items and current deliverables.

Stakeholder Engagement

• External stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Educating suppliers on the required quality standards.
• Handle all quality-related queries.

Training

• Provide training and support to factory employees on quality procedures and practices.
• Continuous on-the-job training to create an environment that is evolving and improving.
• Ensure that all employees understand and comply with the required standards and quality systems.

Personality Traits

• Must be self-disciplined and deadline driven.
• Work well under high pressure circumstances.
• Comprehensively communicate with team members to facilitate production or orders or tasks.
• Have excellent attention to detail skills and can perform their duties with minimal errors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis / statistical methods.
• Desire fair outcomes and have a general concern for others.
• High on the measure of conscientiousness, meaning you are methodical, reliable, and generally plan out things in advance.
• Technical, analytical and have business acumen.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Good people skills
• Have high integrity and adopt ethical practices in all types of decisions and dealings.

Skills and competencies:

• Accountability
• Ability to show initiative at all times.
• Ability to work under pressure and still produce quality results timeously.
• People Management
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

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Job Description

• SplashOut has an exciting opportunity available for a Cost Estimator to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. The successful incumbent will be responsible for analyzing a request and preparing a quotation, taking into account time, labor, materials etc. Provide the customer with adequate information within the quote or proposal to make an informed decision and put forward alternatives or suggestions that meet the customer requirements.

Minimum requirements: 

• Valid Driver’s License
• 5 years' experience working within a signage environment.
• 3 years' experience of job costing analysis.
• Printing Software Knowledge
• Fabrication knowledge within signage/engineering or similar environment
• Knowledge of installation within a signage/engineering environment.
• Knowledge of material usage and management within a signage, engineering or similar environment

Responsibilities: 

Operational Function

• Review and analyze complex requests received by customers to prepare and provide a quotation, taking into account materials, labor cost, time etc.
• Provide suitable alternatives or suggestions to the customer based on the request with comprehensive information being supplied for the customer to make an informed decision. Look at multiple ways to execute a job and provide quotations to the customer.
• Evaluate all methods available for producing a job and provide quotes based on the most economical method.
• Liaise closely with the Production Team Leader on production capabilities and optimal production processes to meet the customer deadlines.
• Provide quote revisions based on any changes.
• Perform job cost analysis to ensure the pricing offered is competitive and in line with the business standards.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the materials used and look for additional / better suppliers to propose to management for better quality or better pricing.
• Work closely with the sales team to ensure turnaround times on quotes are met.
• Act as a client liaison where required.
• Ensure that all administration and updating of internal record keeping such as generation of quote numbers is in order. All paperwork and relevant supporting documentation to be saved in accordance with easy to understand naming conventions and accessible.
• Assist with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with internal job cards where necessary.
• Assist with any other ad-hoc functions as required by management.
• Create costing models for various functions / departments.
• Advise and provide direction and support to employees trying to determine specifications on a project
• Able to manage a team.
• Able to understand and anticipate market trends and be abreast of industry related matters.
• Work to minimize Colour Innovations exposure to risk on projects.

People

• Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with team members, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influential skills.
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets.
• Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production and customer order fulfilment.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.

Compliance, risk and quality

• Creating, maintaining and enforcing company policies and procedures.
• Compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ensure final version and other documents are chronologically saved / backed up.

Growth and new markets/products

• Customer and supplier relationship management.
• Assist with company projects or lead company projects if specific to stock control.
• Automation and management of the ordering process using Pastel/HIS/Website.

Skills and competencies:

• Accountability and take corrective action.
• Team player and ability to always show initiative.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and must be results driven.
• Exceptional Time Management skills.

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Job Description

• SplashOut has an exciting opportunity available for a Maintenance Supervisor to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. The successful incumbent will effectively and efficiently manage machine maintenance within the SplashOut business. Ensure that there is compliance with all policies and procedures and strict adherence to internal / external controls. Ensure achievement of company’s strategic objectives, goal plans and targets. Effectively oversee all machinery is in good working order. Minimize downtime of machinery. Create effective maintenance program. Repair and oversee all service providers. Provide support to the Operations Managers for both Litho and Signage.

Minimum requirements: 

• 3 to 5 years' experience in lithographic or signage industry
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical and mechanical workings of machinery
• Effective implementation of maintenance programs

Advantageous: 

• Relevant Degree / Diploma

Responsibilities: 

Financial metrics

• Implement preventive maintenance program by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages.
• Monitor maintenance scheduling and report maintenance information to management.
• Provide insight and information to management regarding onsite improvement project specifications.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues according to industry standards.
• Implement improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
• Establish and implement new procedures for standard maintenance scheduling.
• Orchestrate tooling changeovers, setups and repairs to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
• Review blueprints and manuals to repair and restore optimal functionality.
• Maintain equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
• Inspect completed work to assess quality and identify skill or ability issues.
• Determine schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
• Coordinate efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
• On call for repair of press, plate room and signage department.
• Responsible for major components of press operations to include pumps, water injectors, ink injectors.
• Order parts and supplies to facilitate repairs and maintain adequate inventory for current and or future needs.
• Negotiate with various service providers and inspect all workmanship carried out.

People

• Creation and maintenance of roles and job descriptions and KPIs.
• Performance measuring and management.
• Enforcing ethical, honest, transparent, fair work environment.
• Sourcing of training as and when needed for the team.
• Adequate recognition of team efforts.
• Talent retention & succession planning.
• Sustainable morale and team building.
• Induction and adequate training for all new hires.
• Implementation of HR initiatives.
• Monitoring of employee productivity.
• Effective communication with all team members, departments and customers.

Compliance, risk and quality

• Creating, maintaining and enforcing company policies and procedures.
• Compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Intense focus on providing stock control / buying with accurate customer specifications.
• Maintenance of department process write-ups / system descriptions and quarterly updating.
• Ensure logical saving of all work, templates, etc. monthly and yearly such that each year’s financial records can stand on its own when enquiries / investigations / audits take place.
• Produce high quality, neat, logical, succinct, easy to follow, easy to understand, formula linked work / templates / workbooks / financial models - of which is substantiated by facts with no numbers in the formulas.
• Ensure the above (final version) and other documents are chronologically saved / backed up.
• Effectively deal with internal, external, SARS and BEE auditors

Growth and new markets/products

• Customer and supplier relationship management.
• Assist with company projects or lead company projects if specific to stock control.
• Automation and management of the ordering process using Pastel / HIS / Websites.
• Ad-hoc requests from Management.

Skills and competencies:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be result-driven.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Team player and ability to show initiative at all times.
• Ability to work under pressure and still produce quality results timeously.