Total 15 job vacancies by Markono Print Media Pte Ltd

Assistant Manager, Manufacturing

Responsibilities:

• Assist Manufacturing Director in overseeing production operations to meet departmental and corporate KPI
• Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility
• Review and establish material, equipment, and manpower resource requirements
• Lead and drive a group of production workforce to meet production schedule and product quality standard
• Prioritise production schedules based on product specification, equipment efficiency, and materials supply in order to meet customer requirements
• Collaborate with management, production and Account Management staff to determine manufacturing feasibility and cost effectiveness
• Drive process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by appropriate data analysis
• Analyze production data and optimize for efficiency
• Ensure target productivity level is achieved on daily basis
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
• Coordinate production activities with other functional groups such as planning and distribution
• Coach and mentor direct reports
• Lead in continuous improvement programmes for Production team
• Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems
• Assist in preparing forecasts of the department’s operating costs and budget requests for manufacturing supplies
• Carry out additional tasks assigned by immediate manager
• Comply with the requirements set in Quality Management System; FSC COC Management System; Environmental, Health & Safety Management System, and any other management systems deem related to this industry

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant experience or Diploma with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO14001 management systems
• Experience in execution of continuous improvement activities Discipline control of production workforce to drive the workforce to meet the productivity and operations efficiency expectation.
• Understanding of other key function includes layout planning, cycle times and resource requirement planning
• Possess a Lean Green Belt will be an advantage
• Good analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office

Markono is committed to fostering and cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce is needed to drive innovation, grow, and succeed in today’s corporate climate. We recruit and select employees on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of nationality, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability and mental health conditions. Join us and thrive!

Job Title: Customer Service Executive, Account Management

Job Responsibilities:

• Measure level of customer satisfaction in the assigned accounts
• Assist immediate manager in his/her daily functions in fulfilling customers’ requirements by co-ordinating with operation departments
• Check Customers’ Purchase Orders received against Quotations to ensure that the unit price and specification matches
• Raise job orders for all Purchase Orders and ensure relevant specifications and customer-supplied materials / unit price are in proper order
• Prepare mock-up and pre-check blueprint/colourproof and submit
• blueprint/colourproof approval slips for Customers’ approval
• Work with Quality Department on shipment to ensure quality goods are delivered to the customers
• Coordinate closely with operations team to ensure on-time delivery
• Prepare shipping documents and work closely with internal / Third Party Forwarder
• Prepare invoices for Finance billing
• Perform housekeeping of sample books and library
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by immediate manager, when required

Job Requirements:

• Min “O” levels or above.
• 2 years of work experience in order processing or customer service position will be preferred
• Experience in working in a Customer Service environment/ logistic / shipping document / invoicing
• Proficient in MS Excel preferred
• Meticulous in order / invoice processing
• Independent and strong Team player
• Good communication and email writing skill
• Able to multi-task and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Good time management

Markono is committed to fostering and cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce is needed to drive innovation, grow, and succeed in today’s corporate climate. We recruit and select employees on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of nationality, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability and mental health conditions. Join us and thrive!

Job Title: Executive, Material Planning

Responsibilities

• Ensure 3 months of paper stock availability for common paper stock items
• Conduct regular review on slow moving or unused paper stocks to reduce paper stock holding
• Work with Manufacturing Director to review slow moving paper stock and consumable usage
• Work with Sales team, propose alternate paper brands to reduce slow moving stock
• Liaise with third party paper convertor to convert paper rolls to sheet stocks
• Liaise with Purchasing on the packaging material and consumables materials safety stock and replenishment
• Attend monthly review meeting with Sales and Manufacturing Directors for paper stock forecast
• Attend daily production planning meetings to ensure material supply is sufficient and perform material request in the ERP system
• Support regular cycle count, PI and stock variances reconciliation
• Maintain working knowledge of production supply, include forecast and inventory, store ordering and operations and seasonal planning
• Understand Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure proper and safe handling and usage of chemicals
• Carry out tasks assigned by immediate manager

Requirements

• Diploma in any discipline or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant experience in material planning
• Experience in planning, forecasting the demand and supply to meet business needs
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office application

Markono is committed to fostering and cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce is needed to drive innovation, grow, and succeed in today’s corporate climate. We recruit and select employees on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of nationality, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability and mental health conditions. Join us and thrive!

Job Title: Associate Executive, Material Planning

Responsibilities

• Ensure 3 months of paper stock availability for common paper stock items
• Conduct regular review on slow moving or unused paper stocks to reduce paper stock holding
• Work with Manufacturing Director to review slow moving paper stock and consumable usage
• Work with Sales team, propose alternate paper brands to reduce slow moving stock
• Liaise with third party paper convertor to convert paper rolls to sheet stocks
• Liaise with Purchasing on the packaging material and consumables materials safety stock and replenishment
• Attend monthly review meeting with Sales and Manufacturing Directors for paper stock forecast
• Attend daily production planning meetings to ensure material supply is sufficient and perform material request in the ERP system
• Support regular cycle count, PI and stock variances reconciliation
• Maintain working knowledge of production supply, include forecast and inventory, store ordering and operations and seasonal planning
• Understand Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure proper and safe handling and usage of chemicals
• Carry out tasks assigned by immediate manager

Requirements

• Diploma in any discipline or equivalent
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office application
• Fresh Graduate are welcome to apply

Markono is committed to fostering and cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce is needed to drive innovation, grow, and succeed in today’s corporate climate. We recruit and select employees on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of nationality, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability and mental health conditions. Join us and thrive!

Position Title: Procurement Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Working alongside the senior management team, you will be responsible for the overall purchasing strategy, materials demand forecasting and cost estimation activities for the business
• Ensure that procurement strategies and processes put in place meets business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets
• Ensure that the end-to-end function of Procurement operates in line with the objectives of the business by adding value, mitigating supply chain risk and delivering cost savings
• Maintain a detailed knowledge of the market, including vendors and their strategies as well as market movements and trends
• Advise and influence key internal stakeholders to adopt recommended direct materials that optimises production and minimises wastage that ultimately creates value for the customers
• Develop an overall vendor base, maintain vendor relationships and implement a rigorous vendor evaluation and selection process to measure effective vendor performance and compliance
• Responsible for crafting negotiation strategies with vendor to ensure value for money, high quality standards and delivery terms
• Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential effects on supply. Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimising cost.
• Ensure procurement policies and workflows comply with regulatory, safety and quality requirements
• Devise key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of procurement workflows
• Analyse relevant data (e.g., vendor category, spend analysis reports) and propose changes to sourcing strategies, procurement policies and workflows
• Analyse viability of proposed continuous improvement initiatives and drive change management
• Lead the Procurement team in delivering the appropriate support to the business

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing Management with 10 years of experience or Diploma with 15 years of experience in Manufacturing or Supply Chain Management
• Experience in development of strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, vendor management, negotiation, project management and/or cost and price analysis
• Proven Procurement Functional Lead track record in manufacturing or engineering sector
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers
• Flexible and adaptable to change

Markono is committed to fostering and cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce is needed to drive innovation, grow, and succeed in today’s corporate climate. We recruit and select employees on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of nationality, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability and mental health conditions. Join us and thrive!

Position Title: Apprentice / Print Finishing Technician

Job Responsibilities:

• To perform support role for several areas in Binding and finishing day-to-day activities
• Perform production duties such as manual lifting, packaging, taping, labeling operations and sorting
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• To ensure materials and products are in order and packing specifications are met
• To maintain 6s housekeeping
• To comply Safe Work Procedures (SWP) and adhere to safety in work station/area
• To carry out tasks assigned by immediate superior

Job Requirements:

• 1 year working experience in fast pace
• May involve some repetitive motions
• Understanding and follow basic verbal and written instructions
• Good time management

Markono is committed to fostering and cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce is needed to drive innovation, grow, and succeed in today’s corporate climate. We recruit and select employees on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of nationality, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability and mental health conditions. Join us and thrive!

Job Title: Digital Publishing Artist

Responsibilities:

Digital PubIishing Artist : To process job accurately per specification / requirement (blueprint stage)

• Knowledge of DTP Software
• Knowledge in Switch / Prinect workflow
• Receive the job from Supervisor and analyze the job first
• Read the job sheet and work accordingly
• Preflight the pdf using pitstop / prinect workflow
• Checking for files errors on trim size, page extent, bind style, Signature Sequence, pagination, low resolution, text missing, fonts different, image/text close to trim, missing 3mm bleed, joining images on the pdf.
• Highlight all the files errors in the QD ( Quality Document ) form
• Apply the layout base on the job sheet in Prinect and output blueprint using FujiXerox Versant 180, if required
• Output color proof using Epson 9880 upon the request from Account Management
• Do regular files back up
• To perform routine housekeeping to ensure effective work environment

Digital Publishing Artist : To process job accurately per specification/ requirement (CTP stage)

• Receive the job bag from CTP supervisor
• Check the machine to be printed
• Run the plates in CTP machine
• The following checking needs to be done, Plate ID and screen ruling
• Once confirmed the quality of the plates is accepted, release to printing
• To perform routine housekeeping to ensure effective work environment
• Understand Material Safety Data Sheet to ensure proper & safe handling and usage of chemicals

Requirements:

• GCE "N" or equvalent certification with at minimum of 2 years of experience
• Capable of performing basic troubleshooting
• Familiarity with DTP & CTP software's and proficiency in reading and communicating in simple English

Markono is committed to fostering and cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce is needed to drive innovation, grow, and succeed in today’s corporate climate. We recruit and select employees on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of nationality, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability and mental health conditions. Join us and thrive!

Job Title: Inspector, QA

Responsibilities

• To perform quality check of products from incoming (sub-contracted works of offset printing), process and finished products, per identified in Quality Control Process Plan
• To perform first-article and/or client sample inspection
• To update reports on inspection results
• To identify, record, and feedback to QA Engineer and/or Manager on product and process quality issue found during inspection
• To handle daily MRB disposition of defective goods and non-conformance materials / products, and see that appropriate disposition is taken within stipulated time frame. Disposition includes sort, rework, replacement, scrap actions
• To carry out training or re-training for new inspector at superior’s arrangements. Training effectiveness shall be validated by superior on periodical interval. (trainer must be identified by QA engineer/manager)
• To perform housekeeping of work areas
• To carry out additional tasks (eg pull test, raw material check etc) assigned by QA engineer / manager as deemed necessary

Requirements

• GCE 'O' or equivalent with at least 1 years of relevant experience
• Good interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
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Markono is committed to fostering and cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce is needed to drive innovation, grow, and succeed in today’s corporate climate. We recruit and select employees on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of nationality, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability and mental health conditions. Join us and thrive!

Job Title: Inspector, QA

Job Responsibilities:

• To perform quality check of products from incoming (sub-contracted works of offset printing), process and finished products, per identified in Quality Control Process Plan
• To perform first-article and/or client sample inspection
• To update reports on inspection results
• To identify, record, and feedback to QA Engineer and/or Manager on product and process quality issue found during inspection
• To handle daily MRB disposition of defective goods and non-conformance materials / products, and see that appropriate disposition is taken within stipulated time frame. Disposition includes sort, rework, replacement, scrap actions
• To carry out training or re-training for new inspector at superior’s arrangements. Training effectiveness shall be validated by superior on periodical interval. (trainer must be identified by QA engineer/manager)
• To perform housekeeping of work areas
• To carry out additional tasks (eg pull test, raw material check etc) assigned by QA engineer / manager as deemed necessary

Job Requirements:

• Min "O" levels or above
• Basic computer skills
• Good time management

Job Title: Finance Executive, Accounts Receivable

Responsibilities

• Process sales invoices
• Update collections from customer
• Monitor and follow up with customers payment status
• Perform monthly closing of Accounts Receivable
• Prepare Sales and Accounts Receivable management reports
• Carry out tasks / ad hoc projects assigned by immediate manager

Requirements

• Advanced / Diploma in Accounting or LCCI
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in similar capacity
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Accounting software
• Meticulous and effective in time management
• Able to perform routine tasks

Markono is committed to fostering and cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce is needed to drive innovation, grow, and succeed in today’s corporate climate. We recruit and select employees on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of nationality, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability and mental health conditions. Join us and thrive!

Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Lead & design the work plan for assigned IT projects, user requirement gathering, impact and gap analyst, manage their development and delivery
• Manage and reconcile conflicting demands and expectations while trying to meet agreed timelines
• Design and provide solution to business requirement, complete the function and flow optimizing of application and solve performance problems in complex locations
• Analyze and develop technical and functional specifications provided by business users
• Design, code and test programs to support the application systems development plan
• Maintain and support current applications; configure and modify program source codes or scripts
• Design and develop new module add-ons to current systems to meet the changing business demands
• Provide leadership and expertise to the software development team in broad technical areas on various organization-wide projects
• Provides guidance, training and coaching to other team members
• Provides systems support to users & resolve issues as they arise
• Take-on new projects/tasks as and when required
• Comply with the requirement set in Quality Management System; FSC CoC Management System; Environmental, Health & Safety Management System, and any other management systems deem related to this industry.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of hand-on experience in software development life cycle using Jave or Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft ASPC, PHP, Java script, HTML, .NET framework programming and in which 2 years are in Microsoft Navision and C/Side programming preferred
• Proficient in business requirements gathering, formulate, define and document the functional system specifications
• Good knowledge of MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, windows and Linxu operating systems
  Must have a strong background in software enhancement/development, systems integration experiences

Markono is committed to fostering and cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce is needed to drive innovation, grow, and succeed in today’s corporate climate. We recruit and select employees on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of nationality, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability and mental health conditions. Join us and thrive!

Position Title: Manager/AM, Account Management

Responsibilities:

• Develop and establish new business opportunities
• Manage and grow business opportunities from existing set of customers
• Build stronger customer relationships
• Achieve sales forecasts and targets
• Prepare proposals, tenders, quotations and presentations to customers assigned by the immediate supervisor
• Proactive in expanding new revenue streams
• Provide regular reporting on the competitive landscape and latest developments in the printing industry to management
• Manage print jobs with the operation team and ensure customer satisfaction
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure datelines are being met

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Sales & Marketing or equivalent
• At least 3 years related work experience in printing industry
• Dynamic, positive attitude with an interest in delivering excellent service quality to customers
• Excellent communication, selling skills and an outgoing personality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and able to use PPT to create persuasive presentation

Markono is committed to fostering and cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce is needed to drive innovation, grow, and succeed in today’s corporate climate. We recruit and select employees on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of nationality, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability and mental health conditions. Join us and thrive!

Booksmart, a start-up Company under Markono Group Pte Ltd is a fully integrated bookseller headquartered in Singapore on a mission to transform the way books are manufactured, purchased and delivered throughout Asia. We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking, results-driven, and creative individual with a positive attitude and a passion for book selling.

Position Title: Marketing Executive

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the day-to-day account management and execution of the affiliate programme
• Identify and recruit affiliates to scale our programme with a focus on content publishers and influencers
• Work closely with suppliers to align product and promotion opportunities
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with agencies, top affiliates, and other partners by communicating business and brand priorities and updates, sharing the promotional calendar, and negotiating strong partnership terms
• Analyse daily, weekly, and monthly affiliate performance reports and adjust strategies to hit business goals and channel KPIs

Job Requirements:

• Passion for marketing. Some experience in affiliate marketing will be advantageous
• Strong content development and/or PR experience, with outstanding copy-writing skills in English
• Analytical thinker, able to convert data and insights into trends and forecasts
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Outstanding ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver results in a small team environment

If you are passionate about marketing, have a keen interest in the world of online book retail, and are ready to contribute to Booksmart's success, we encourage you to apply. Join us for a challenging and rewarding experience where your skills will make a significant impact in shaping our affiliate marketing strategy.

We are looking for an energetic and motivated individual to join our Account Management Team. You can expect to work in a dynamic and supportive environment with many opportunities for learning new skillsets and expanding your experience. Do you have an interest in continually developing potential business opportunities? Be part of our dynamic and customer-oriented team!

Job Title: Customer Service Executive, Account Management

Job Responsibilities:

• Measure level of customer satisfaction in the assigned accounts
• Assist immediate manager in his/her daily functions in fulfilling customers’ requirements by co-ordinating with operation departments
• Check Customers’ Purchase Orders received against Quotations to ensure that the unit price and specification matches
• Raise job orders for all Purchase Orders and ensure relevant specifications and customer-supplied materials / unit price are in proper order
• Prepare mock-up and pre-check blueprint/colourproof and submit
• blueprint/colourproof approval slips for Customers’ approval
• Work with Quality Department on shipment to ensure quality goods are delivered to the customers
• Coordinate closely with operations team to ensure on-time delivery
• Prepare shipping documents and work closely with internal / Third Party Forwarder
• Prepare invoices for Finance billing
• Perform housekeeping of sample books and library
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by immediate manager, when required

Job Requirements:

• Min “O” levels or above.
• 2 years of work experience in order processing or customer service position will be preferred
• Experience in working in a Customer Service environment/ logistic / shipping document / invoicing
• Proficient in MS Excel preferred
• Meticulous in order / invoice processing
• Independent and strong Team player
• Good communication and email writing skill
• Able to multi-task and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Good time management

Link to The Business Time Articles about Markono

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/hub/growing-through-challenges/pushing-the-envelope-on-print

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/hub-projects/mark-of-excellence/transforming-print-with-innovatio

Position Title: IT Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support IT infrastructure and operations covering systems software, networks, servers and end-user terminals
• Participate (as a group) in the troubleshooting, analysis and resolution of IT issues, e.g. Automation of OS updates / Firmware Patches / Antivirus / Firewall Management, Network Performance Tuning, Virtual Machines management
• Participate in the Migration to Cloud project, consisting of Creating cloud resources (containers, databases, drives, IAM accounts, etc.)
• Monitor cloud performance and security
• Maintain servers, database and IT infrastructure and provide support including configuration and upgrade (patching)
• Support end-users to resolve problems (hardware / software / network) on their workstations and related peripherals (such as desktops, notebooks, printers and phones)
• Liaise and communicate effectively with users and vendors on software / hardware issues and solutions
• Provide IT hardware / software housekeeping and control procedures, including physical and data security
• Perform installations, migrations and troubleshooting on systems (NAS / Servers / DB)
• Evaluate requests for applications / software, conduct research and recommend solutions to technology needs
• Assist and manage technology projects
• Undertake System / application / IT inventory / operation documentation and conduct user training
• Undertake the testing and documentation work of assigned project(s)
• Administration of Windows 2012 Active Directory, VMWare and Linux servers
• Administration of LAN / WAN, VPN network and firewall (Cisco switches, Ruckus AP and AP controllers, Sopho firewall and Fortigate firewall)
• Resolve issues that occur outside of normal business hours or weekend when needed
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience in IT administration and support
• CCNA certification will be advantageous
• Level-1 and Level-2 technology experience in storage and server hardware
• Level-1 and Level-2 technology experience in CISCO network, Fortigate firewall and Darktrace
• Familiar with Microsoft Windows domain, network and security: Cisco and Juniper
• Familiar with DHCP, DNS and Active Directory services
• Good working knowledge in IT Security
• Able to work independently, plan and provide system solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively
• Strong customer-facing skills, motivated and proactive

Link to The Business Time Articles about Markono

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/hub/growing-through-challenges/pushing-the-envelope-on-print

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/hub-projects/mark-of-excellence/transforming-print-with-innovation