Working Days: Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm

Work Location: Bukit Panjang MRT

Salary: Basic $3,000 - $4,000 + Variable Bonus

Job Scope:

• Assist to plan and implement the weekly schedule and programme(s) for preschool children in accordance with the Kindergarten Care guide.
• Observe lessons being conducted in the classrooms and provide necessary feedback to Programme Staff on pedagogy and lesson delivery.
• Assist to plan holiday field trip and ad-hoc activities.
• Assist to plan and manage the staff scheduling, to ensure ratio of staff to child is maintained at all times, including transition periods.
• Ensure the proper use and maintenance of all furniture, furnishings, fittings, equipment and play resources.
• Work with external stakeholders on menu plans, teaching resources, survey evaluation results and make contingency plans.
• Assist with financial reporting, receipts and expenses.
• Assist with staff management and child-parent matters.
• Ensure that the Centre Premises is clean, hygienic and well-maintained at all times.
• Ensure the safety and good well-being of each individual child.
• Maintain an appropriate atmosphere of safety, learning, and fun, in line with centre’s philosophy.
• Perform classroom-teaching duties during the absence of Programme staff.

Job Requirements:

• Possesses Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECCE-T).
• At least 3 years' experience in a pre-school setting.

Low Jia Yi R22104302

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd 14C7279

Summary:

The job involves troubleshooting and maintaining plant equipment, overseeing daily operations, ensuring proper housekeeping, and keeping accurate records. The individual must be available for emergency call-backs, supervise contractors or operators, perform additional duties as assigned, and consistently follow safety measures.

Responsibilities:

• Trouble-shoot and rectify problems on plant equipment (production & facility).
• Sustain & proper maintenance of all machineries and equipment as per check list.
• Monitor and facilitate day to day operations of plant equipment.
• Maintain proper house-keeping practices.
• Keep proper record of work carried-out and spare parts used.
• Able to respond to emergency call back during non-working hours.
• To lead and guide contractors or operators attached under your supervision.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Follow and practice good safety measures always.

Requirements:

• Possess at least Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years working experience in maintenance &/or engineering role

Salary range: Up to $4K

Chemical MNC

Office Hours

Interested candidates, please forward your resume to [email protected]

Consultant: Huang Jingsheng Kevyn (R1333338)

Recruit Express Pte Ltd (99C4599)

Review electrical engineering drawings and refer issues requiring changes.

Assign job tasks and work as per electrical project schedules.

Review all electrical drawings with Leadmen performing on assigned jobs to them.

Stimulate fabrication standards to ensure quality work attained from assigned staff.

Recruit, guide, train, monitor and terminate assigned employees as required.

Recommend effective solutions specified particular weight related to employment status of employees.

Schedule, assign, plan and supervise electrical shop personnel performance on different electrical projects.

Plan and prepare work and equipment usage schedule

Responsibilities:

* Coordinating daily management operations

* Delivering superior food and beverage service and maximizing customer satisfaction

* Responding efficiently and accurately to restaurant customer complaints

* Organize and supervise shifts

* Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity

* Estimate future needs for goods, kitchen utensils and cleaning products

* Able to work night shift

Requirements：

* Proven work experience or similar role

*Proven customer service experience as a supervisor

* Extensive food and beverage (F&B) knowledge, with ability to remember and recall ingredients and dishes to inform customers and wait staff

* Strong leadership, motivational and people skills

* Acute financial management skills

Responsibilities:

• Responsible in production planning and schedule
• Lead technicians and production operators to meet daily production target
• Ensure workplace Health and Safety
• Involve in Inventory Management

Requirements:

• Min Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering & It's equivalent
• At least 2 years related experience in manufacturing environment
• Knowledge in manufacturing management and quality systems
• Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma analytical methodologies

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click on the APPLY button below to send in your resume or send to [email protected]

EA License No: 13C6305

Reg. No.: R1988004

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Are you a dedicated and dynamic individual with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences? We are seeking a motivated professional to lead our restaurant operations and elevate our guest satisfaction to new heights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations Management: Oversee both front-of-house and back-of-house activities to ensure seamless coordination and maximum efficiency.
• Customer Satisfaction: Maintain high service standards, addressing customer concerns promptly to ensure happiness.
• Problem-Solving: Resolve customer issues swiftly and effectively, ensuring our guests leave satisfied.
• Quality Control: Uphold rigorous food quality standards to consistently delight our patrons.
• Procurement: Anticipate and manage future needs for kitchen supplies, goods, and cleaning products, ensuring timely orders.
• Health and Safety: Ensure strict adherence to health codes and sanitation standards, creating a safe environment for both customers and staff.
• Training: Conduct thorough training for new hires and provide ongoing coaching to maintain top-notch service standards.
• Staff Management: Monitor workstations to maintain optimal staffing levels and conditions.

Perks & Benefits:

• Annual Wage Supplement (AWS)
• Generous Vacation Time: Enjoy 10 days of well-deserved vacation annually.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Extensive medical benefits to take care of your health.
• Lucrative Sales Incentives: Earn extra rewards for outstanding performance.
• Retention Bonuses: Receive rewards for your long-term dedication.
• Additional Birthday Leave: Celebrate your special day with an extra day off!

Job Details:

• Location: Multiple outlets
• Work Schedule: 5 days a week, 9 hours per day

Ready to join our dynamic team and lead our restaurant to success? Apply now!

EA License 22C1383

EA Personnel R22110043

• supervise site work
• monitor site progress, monitor milestone
• arrange site works
• prepare shop drawing
• coordinate with maincon
• manage site labour, supplier, subcontractor
• able to work independantly
• need to have electrical knowledge & SP testing knowledge
• responsible
• punctual report to work everyday

Education / Experience:

• Degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering, or equivalent
• Professional certifications in cyber security solutions preferred

Job Description:

• Work experience with maintaining enterprise systems with focus on cyber security
• Troubleshoot reported issue
• Liaise with technology vendors for escalation where required
• Patching and updating of tools and systems
• Prepare incident reports and maintain records of service level agreements for customers
• Maintain technical documentation

Requirements:

• Experience in Operations Support
• Experience in technologies like McAfee, Cisco, Microsoft, Thales
• Managing and executing projects based on endpoint security, data loss prevention and vulnerability management domains.

(EA Reg No: 20C0312)

Please email a copy of your detailed resume to [email protected] for immediate processing.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Responsibilities:

* Coordinating daily management operations

* Delivering superior food and beverage service and maximizing customer satisfaction

* Responding efficiently and accurately to restaurant customer complaints

* Organize and supervise shifts

* Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity

* Estimate future needs for goods, kitchen utensils and cleaning products

* Able to work night shift

Requirements：

* Proven work experience or similar role

* Proven customer service experience as a supervisor

* Extensive food and beverage (F&B) knowledge, with ability to remember and recall ingredients and dishes to inform customers and wait staff

* Strong leadership, motivational and people skills

* Acute financial management skills

A Sales Supervisor plays a critical role in supporting the success of an organization. They are the leader in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the sales representatives and ensuring that they are meeting their goals. The sales supervisor must work closely with the store manager, general manager, and production manager to communicate changing customer needs. As a liaison between the organization and the customers, the production supervisor must anticipate changing customer needs and design products that meet such needs.

Sales Supervisor Job Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of the sales team including marketing activities like product activations.
• Assist the line manager to recruit, training, enumerating, and retaining a competent sales team.
• Provide reports to top management like sales reports, lead generation reports, customer complaints reports, and new customers’ on-boarded reports.
• Prepare sales presentations and other sales tools.
• Assist the line managers to ensure adequate client communication, maintain contacts with clients and provide feedback.
• Initiate sales activities, strategies, and sales plans required to build brand visibility.
• Serve as a point of reference to employees in terms of showing great work ethic, habits, personal character, and professional character.
• Develop and maintain accurate records of prospects, leads, pricing, sales activities, and active clients.
• Controlling company marketing expenses to ensure the marketing expenditure is kept within budget.
• Attend trade shows and other marketing events and represent the organization.
• Evaluate the performance of the sales team and seek ways to improve the team’s performance.
• Identify the trends in the market, both current, and future that are likely to affect the performance of the organization.
• Ensure the items are displayed correctly in the malls, supermarkets, and other sales points.

Sales Supervisor Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related course with emphasis on marketing.
• Proven work experience in marketing and achieving set targets.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead and motivate a sales team, and put in place measures to retain a great team.
• Excellent selling skills, ability to close deals, and deal with post-purchase anxiety.
• Excellent selling skills, people-oriented, and ability to motivate a team.
• Ability to identify potential areas of growth and identify new business partnership opportunities.
• Strong organization skills and multi-tasking skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).

Our client is a US MNC in the Pharmaceutical industry. Due to their current expansion plan, they are looking for an Production Supervisor to join their Production team, in hopes of developing the current high performing production team. They are located in the West – easily accessible.

Duties of Production Supervisor

• Assist in overseeing daily production operation to ensure day-to-day operation runs smoothly
• Supervise the production team and responsible for manpower and machines allocation
• Execute and train staffs in production team to ensure they can perform their jobs accordingly
• Maintain and improve production processes to reduce discrepancies
• Ad hoc duties assigned by superior

Requirement

• At least 3 years of experience in Manufacturing industry
• Degree in any discipline
• Possess First Aid or CPR in an added advantage

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click APPLY NOW or email an updated copy of your resume/cv.

We regret that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

Email Address: [email protected]

EA License No: 19C9682
EA Personnel No: R2198636
EA Personnel Name: Oh Puey Xin

A Sales Supervisor plays a critical role in supporting the success of an organization. They are the leader in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the sales representatives and ensuring that they are meeting their goals. The sales supervisor must work closely with the store manager, general manager, and production manager to communicate changing customer needs. As a liaison between the organization and the customers, the production supervisor must anticipate changing customer needs and design products that meet such needs.

Sales Supervisor Job Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of the sales team including marketing activities like product activations.
• Assist the line manager to recruit, training, enumerating, and retaining a competent sales team.
• Provide reports to top management like sales reports, lead generation reports, customer complaints reports, and new customers’ on-boarded reports.
• Prepare sales presentations and other sales tools.
• Assist the line managers to ensure adequate client communication, maintain contacts with clients and provide feedback.
• Initiate sales activities, strategies, and sales plans required to build brand visibility.
• Serve as a point of reference to employees in terms of showing great work ethic, habits, personal character, and professional character.
• Develop and maintain accurate records of prospects, leads, pricing, sales activities, and active clients.
• Controlling company marketing expenses to ensure the marketing expenditure is kept within budget.
• Attend trade shows and other marketing events and represent the organization.
• Evaluate the performance of the sales team and seek ways to improve the team’s performance.
• Identify the trends in the market, both current, and future that are likely to affect the performance of the organization.
• Ensure the items are displayed correctly in the malls, supermarkets, and other sales points.

Sales Supervisor Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related course with emphasis on marketing.
• Proven work experience in marketing and achieving set targets.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead and motivate a sales team, and put in place measures to retain a great team.
• Excellent selling skills, ability to close deals, and deal with post-purchase anxiety.
• Excellent selling skills, people-oriented, and ability to motivate a team.
• Ability to identify potential areas of growth and identify new business partnership opportunities.
• Strong organization skills and multi-tasking skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).

- 2-Year Contract (renewable and convertible)

- Jurong East/Novena

- Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 6pm

- Up to $5,500

Job Responsibilities:

• 2 to 3-years’ experience in maintenance and management of day-to-day operation of PABX, telephony systems, voice servers, gateways, phones, multi-media interactions system
• Coordinate and work with vendors on telephony infrastructure and trunk services
• Perform preventive maintenance of telephony systems
• Conduct reviews and feedback on the maintenance
• Manage ad-hoc maintenance job
• Support on customer exercise
• Server / SAN / network hardware troubleshooting and replacement
• Operating system / software troubleshooting
• Hardware spares preparation and management
• Hardware obsolescence management
• Support customer regular system audit

Period:

• 2-Year Contract (renewable and convertible)

Location:

• Jurong East/Novena

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 6pm

Salary:

• Up to $5,500

Job Requirements:

• Degree holders in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Has minimum two years’ experience in mission critical systems and preferably three years’ experience in hardware installation and deployment.
• Has minimum 1 year of Computer System engineering (System configuration, Network system and System backup) knowledge.

Interested applicants, kindly email your detailed resume (MS Word format is preferred):

[email protected] (Reg No: R2198469)

Please ensure that applications sent through email are no bigger than 1Mb.

We thank all applicants for your interest but regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.

Success Resource Centre Pte Ltd (EA License Number: 04C3201)
3 Shenton Way, Shenton House #19-01, Singapore 068805
T: 6337 3183 | F: 6337 0329 | W: www.successhrc.com.sg

Works closely with all staff members and merchandise coordinator to maintain all visual standards

Take on a leadership role with Professional Sales Associates and assist with store opening and closing

Collects and compiles data to identify opportunities for service improvement

Maintain clienteling standards set forth by the Store Manager and District Manager

Displays business acumen by explaining KPIs to associates, helping them contribute to store goals

Leads by example, enjoys selling and client development

Displays problem solving abilities, taking action when necessary

Is an ambassador of our Company Values

Reflects the brand style, key looks and dress code

Displays a customer focus by being an effective salesfloor leader

1. Supervise multiple teams of cleaners in multiple cleaning projects while ensuring service quality delivery and safety.

2. Assist in the planning of cleaning service operations work plans, incident management, and managing inventory of the cleaning equipment and materials used in multiple project sites.

3. Provide guidance to the cleaners.

4. Communicate with stakeholders.

5. Able to multi-task.

6. Monitor and manage cleaning services and teams

7. Ensure adherence to safety measures during cleaning operations.

8. Submit cleaning reports to management.

9. Manage inventory, equipment, and maintenance schedule

Manage cleaning related incidents

Responsibilities:

• Assist the management with daily operational matters
• Motivate team members and maintain a high level of team cohesiveness
• Ensure staff adhere to company SOP
• Support the daily operation in collaboration with the managers, assist with monthly forecasting, weekly schedule, restaurant profitability evaluation etc.
• Plan routine cleaning of the outlet
• Routine inventory stock checking
• Maintain Food Hygiene and Safety Standards
• Execution of maintenance schedule for equipment and perform routine inspections
• Able to resolve any service disruptions or customer complaints
• Able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible for the preparation work of outlet opening and closing during operation hours

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 year of relevant experience in KTV/Restaurant Service/Retail or equivalent
• At least a Certificate in Food & Beverage service
• Great communication skills
• Able to commit shift work, weekends and public holidays

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day to day operations of the facility
• Schedule preparation, pre-planning and resource forecasting to all activities
• Monitor and control food management on site as to ensure proper storage and unnecessary wastage
• Foster positive communications and relationships with team members, management, vendors and clients
• Provide for site safety and security, devise and implement site policies and standard operating procedures
• Handle emergencies appropriately according to established procedures, prepare and file accident reports
• Supervise and evaluate staff, complete employee reviews; keep accurate records of employee attendance and timesheets; provide positive direction to motivate quality performance, discipline personnel when necessary and appropriate
• Interview candidates; onboard and help in training new hires
• Set goals and oversee work to completion, schedule and track assignments
• Communicate with customers regarding products and services.
• Liase and work closely with customers
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned from time to time

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in KTV/Restaurant Service/Retail or equivalent
• At least a Certificate in Food & Beverage service
• Great communication skills
• Able to commit shift work, weekends and public holidays

Job Description:
• Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction through excellence in receiving, identifying, dispatching and assuring quality of goods
• Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employees performance
• Organize and maintain inventory and storage area
• Ensure shipments’ and inventory transactions’ accuracy
• Communicate job expectations and coach employees
• Determine staffing levels and assign workload
• Interface with customers to answer questions or solve problems
• Maintain items record, document necessary information and utilize reports to project warehouse status
• Identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices
• Confer and coordinate activities with other departments
• Responsible for the safety of workplace

Job Requirement:
• Proven work experience is an advantage
• Highly effective supervisory skills and techniques
• Knowledge of warehouse software packages and MS Office proficiency
• Ability to input, retrieve and analyse data
• Hands-on commitment to getting the job done
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations
• No experience required, training will be provided

Others:

-Completion bonus, location & phone allowance
-Contract renewable and convertible to permanent

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WE REGRET TO INFORM THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED

Manfield Employment Services Pte Ltd (Lic. No: 95C2823)
Posting Personnel: Leroy Lok
EA Personnel Reg No.: R2090115

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Our food and beverage chef is required to do basic food preparation and cooking while maintaining good food hygience. They are also needed to do regular stock checks with fellow food and beverage co-workers to avoid any disruption in the operations of the food outlet. They are also required to have basic knowledge on the food handling and also food hygience.

Job Responsibilitie

1. Design system operation and maintenance solutions and infrastructure according to the company's strategy and business development requirements, and formulate operation and maintenance work strategies and plans

2. Responsible for the personnel training and team management of the operation and maintenance team, and enhance the overall technical strength of the team

3. Deeply understand the business systems of various business lines, research, plan and establish operation and maintenance management platforms and tools that support large-scale clusters

4. Lead the team to ensure stable and safe business operation, and be able to respond to emergencies and track issues in a timely manner

5. Continuously explore and research cutting-edge operation and maintenance, infrastructure technology directions and tools to improve the delivery efficiency of the company's operation and maintenance and R&D

6. Responsible for formulating operation and maintenance and basic resource demand plans, managing and rationally using resources, and effectively controlling costs

Job Requirements

1. Full-time undergraduate or above, with more than 10 years of operation and maintenance, security, and R&D experience in medium-sized or large Internet companies, and at least 5 years of technical team management experience

2. Proficient in distributed management, large-scale clusters, fault tolerance, backup, load balancing and other technologies, with in-depth and rich experience in high-availability architecture, capacity planning and difficult problems

3. Proficient in operations or infrastructure sub-fields, such as database, SRE, DevOps, information security, and cloud native

4. Familiar with AWS/Alibaba Cloud/Tencent Cloud and other cloud platform operation and maintenance management experience

5. Possess excellent team management skills, excellent problem-solving skills and strong learning ability

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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PERSOLKELLY Singapore Pte Ltd • RCB No. 200007268E • EA License No. 01C4394 • Reg.R1871815 (Saravanan)

A Sales Supervisor plays a critical role in supporting the success of an organization. They are the leader in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the sales representatives and ensuring that they are meeting their goals. The sales supervisor must work closely with the store manager, general manager, and production manager to communicate changing customer needs. As a liaison between the organization and the customers, the production supervisor must anticipate changing customer needs and design products that meet such needs.

Sales Supervisor Job Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of the sales team including marketing activities like product activations.
• Assist the line manager to recruit, training, enumerating, and retaining a competent sales team.
• Provide reports to top management like sales reports, lead generation reports, customer complaints reports, and new customers’ on-boarded reports.
• Prepare sales presentations and other sales tools.
• Assist the line managers to ensure adequate client communication, maintain contacts with clients and provide feedback.
• Initiate sales activities, strategies, and sales plans required to build brand visibility.
• Serve as a point of reference to employees in terms of showing great work ethic, habits, personal character, and professional character.
• Develop and maintain accurate records of prospects, leads, pricing, sales activities, and active clients.
• Controlling company marketing expenses to ensure the marketing expenditure is kept within budget.
• Attend trade shows and other marketing events and represent the organization.
• Evaluate the performance of the sales team and seek ways to improve the team’s performance.
• Identify the trends in the market, both current, and future that are likely to affect the performance of the organization.
• Ensure the items are displayed correctly in the malls, supermarkets, and other sales points.

Sales Supervisor Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related course with emphasis on marketing.
• Proven work experience in marketing and achieving set targets.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead and motivate a sales team, and put in place measures to retain a great team.
• Excellent selling skills, ability to close deals, and deal with post-purchase anxiety.
• Excellent selling skills, people-oriented, and ability to motivate a team.
• Ability to identify potential areas of growth and identify new business partnership opportunities.
• Strong organization skills and multi-tasking skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).

Our food and beverage chef is required to do basic food preparation and cooking while maintaining good food hygience. They are also needed to do regular stock checks with fellow food and beverage co-workers to avoid any disruption in the operations of the food outlet. They are also required to have basic knowledge on the food handling and also food hygience.

Arrange manpower deployment for service maintenance of elevators and escalators

Work scheduling

Arrange manpower and callback team for site works

Repair and major parts replacement

Testing and commissioning of elevators and escalators for new installation and modernization

Prepare field test reports

Requirements

* Proven experience as Supervisor or similar role

* Organizational and leadership abilities

* Communication and interpersonal skills

* Self-motivated with a results-driven approach

* Problem-solving skills

* Able to work longer hours with prolonged period of standing.

* Must work on weekends/PH.

Responsibilities

* Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees

* Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules

* Oversee and coach employees

* Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements

* Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards

Responsibilities include:

-Assist in daily operations
-Ensure that the restaurant and kitchen is properly maintained and clean
-Oversee food preparations, presentation and storage to ensure food health and safety compliency.
-Regular checks with customers to gather feedbacks
-resolving of conflicts in a professional way

Qualities we seek are:

·Positive attitude and commitment to excellence

·Respective skills in functions to be performed

·Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

·Team work

·Willing to learn and able to work under pressure

·Experience in F&B Operations

·Preferably 3 years of previous experience in serving in restaurant

·Must be able to work night shift and splite shift

·Must be able to work extra hours if needed

· Must be able to work night shift and split shift

· Must be able to work extra hours or weekend if needed