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The Plant Controller is responsible for managing all financial control and accounting activities of the production plant, according to the HQ guidelines and in coordination with the Group Controlling function. Ensures the plant’s financial control processes and systems comply with company policies, applicable Regulations, and provides required information.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Auditing all day to day accounting operations including billing, accounts receivable, payable, general ledger and counsel, cost accounting, inventory accounting and revenue recognition.
• Manage cash flow which include forecasting cash flow needs, planning in advance and alerting for cash flow deficiencies.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Manage in compliance with local state and government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Compile financial reporting which includes being aware of recent changes to financial reporting, practices, overseeing a staff that directly contribute to the financial statement preparation process and certifying that financial statements have been accurately prepared.
• Identify cost savings which includes where operational efficiencies lie, how staff can be best utilized, what reporting functions are being duplicated and what resources the finance department really needs.
• Contribute to financial staff by involving them in a higher level discussions to build them for the future.
• Support month-end and year end close process.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance  & coordinate the preparation of the regulatory reports.
• Evaluating and discussing financial risks to be resolved in a timely manner.
• Developing plans for financial growth.
• Participating in budgeting processes and overseeing preparing income statement.
• Act as audit liaison which includes meeting with external audit staff, being receptive to audit finding, implementing reporting changes and communicating outcome of the audit.
• Accordingly monitor internal controls which includes gathering feedback from external auditors and working on designing proper control functions and gathering data on the effectiveness of the internal control.
• Minimize financial risk which includes being aware of current processes, understanding company weaknesses and openly communicating areas of opportunity to better safeguard assets.

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The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing personalized secretarial and administrative support in a well-organized and timely manner. The role will work on a one-to-one basis on a variety of tasks related to the Group CEO and Top Management’s working life and communication.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the point of contact between the manager and internal/external clients;
• Screen and direct phone calls and distribute correspondence;
• Handle requests and queries appropriately;
• Manage diary and schedule meetings and appointments;
• Make travel arrangements;
• Take dictation and minutes;
• Source office supplies;
• Produce reports, presentations and briefs;
• Devise and maintain office filing system

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The Special Fibres Team Leader is responsible for ensuring that manufacturing Special Fibres products are carried out efficiently and with strict adherence to quality standards required by the Customers. The role includes leading other members of the Special Fibres department and co-coordinating several activities, including operating machines, production, processing, packaging and sorting.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Devise strategies that would help to reduce production costs without compromising the standard of end products
• Work hard-in-hand with the Special Fibres & Quality Manager to plan, budget and control activities of the department
• Enforce safety rules on their team members to avoid them getting badly injured in cases of accidents and production hazards
• Ensure that all team members wear protective gear during production and monitor all team mates to ensure adherence to instructions
• Liaise with management to ensure that security and safety gadgets are installed and there is an established emergency response procedure in case of accidents and injuries
• Write reports, keep track of expenses, create budgets and plan production goals, schedule and keep track of workers attendance
• Interview and train workers
• Perform regular performance reviews on team members
• Mediate between workers and the management to enhance smooth communication and settle disputes
• Inspect works done by team members to ensure that they meet company standards of good quality

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The Special Fibres & Quality Manager is responsible for coordinating the production of Special Fibres (Cashmere, Vicuna, Mohair, Dark Wool, etc.), according to Customers needs. The role supervises the whole department and aims to optimize the available resources for meeting the quality standards and the deliveries agreed with the Customers.

The position is also accountable for the Quality Laboratory in terms of respect of the quality standards set by the Group and the Customers. The role shall set the priorities and guarantee the correct maintenance of the Lab tools, also implementing and monitoring the procedures and best practices.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning of production for both high and low volumes, in direct cooperation with the MD for the biggest commitments;
• Provide advice and technical support to Customers on possible combing and/or dehairing of the special fibres;
• Daily reporting on production and deliveries;
• Quality control of batches related to the combing cashmere;
• Support and advice to other Schneider Group companies and Customers on analysis procedures and laboratory equipment;
• Organize ordinary and extraordinary maintenance of the Lab equipments;
• Direct management of the Lab staff and supervision of the Special Fibres department on the shopfloor.

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The Production Manager is responsible for running the daily production in the plant and manage the different work shifts. The role includes managing the equipment breakdowns and arrangement, ensuring that the production schedules are met efficiently and effectively, according to the quality standards required by the Customers.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Achieve the monthly production schedule for all the work shifts, respecting all KPIs (productivity, quality, safety, cleaning);
• Organize the daily duties for the workers through the Team Leaders;
• Oversee Health & Safety, ensuring a safe and accident-free environment;
• Manage the department efficiently and effectively, in co-operation with the Operations Manager
• Ensure the quality standards and the best technical practices;
• Ensure the production of 100% quality Cashmere, ensuring on time deliveries;
• Propose continuous improvements on internal organization of the departments and production processes.

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The Sustainability Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the Sustainability principles and standards, as well as achieve and maintain the highest awards of SFA certification for Cashmere. The role includes the implementation of other certifications related to the management system of the local company, according to the Corporate guidelines and in co-operation with the Group Sustainability Manager.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep constant relations with the certified cooperatives and provide training and advice according to the SFA standards and requirements;
• Manage the whole certification process and keep all related documents updated;
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure the sustainability standards are met;
• Co-operate with the local managers and supervisors in applying the procedures required by the certifications;
• Supervise the production steps from the SFA perspective and give advice to the factory workers whenever needed;
• Support the external auditors during the Certification Audits and provide constant feedback to both the local Management and the Group;

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The Junior Full-Stack Developer will be based in the Italian Head Quarter of The Schneider Group and will report directly to the IT Applications Manager.

The new resource will operate on cutting-edge technologies in a creative and stimulating context, taking care of the design, implementation, and management of software platforms to support the business activities.

More specifically, the selected candidate will manage the following tasks:

• Collection of requirements and definition of functional specifications (analysis)
• Development of software solutions (programming)
• Monitoring of application services essential to the business continuity by ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the IT indicators
• Proactive support to the technological development of the company Application Systems, also through the proposal of innovative solutions

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology / Engineering or similar;
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, possibly in multinational companies;
• Excellent knowledge of English – B2 level at least;
• Knowledge of SQL databases, Oracle as a plus;
• Knowledge of traditional development languages (i.e. Delphi, C ++) is appreciated;
• Basic knowledge of the App development on NodeJS / Angular2 technology for both the front-end and back-end components

PERSONAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Results-driven;
• Teamwork attitude;
• Problem-solving;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Proactivity and positive thinking;

PLACE OF WORK

Verrone Office, Biella province. Travels to Switzerland (min 20%) and occasionally to other countries hosting Group offices are required.

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