Production Manager (Jewelry Manufacture)
- Manage production delivery, quantity, and quality standards.
- Manage production capacity to meet demand at an optimum level.
- Manage labor overtime and overhead expenses effectively to achieve cost efficiency.
- Ensure the team consistently follows production process SOPs.
- Allocate resources within the department to provide production flexibility during cyclical demand.
- Proactively discuss operational and technical issues with direct superiors to identify solutions.
Process, Machine, and Equipment
- Minimize production breakdowns through proper preventive maintenance programs for machines and equipment.
- Continuously improve production processes to achieve better quality, consistent output, and more efficient overhead costs.
- Keep up with developments in manufacturing techniques.
- Support and participate in management initiatives to implement the company's Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV) and contribute to overall organizational development.
- Manage organizational development through cross-training, job rotation, and leadership development.
- Provide direction to improve teamwork and cohesiveness among subordinates.
- Maintain and improve employee discipline.
Others
- Ensure chemicals, production waste, and general waste are properly managed in compliance with environmental policies and SOPs.
- Ensure the team complies with company regulations, RJC, ISO 14001, H&S requirements, and other applicable regulations and management systems.
Requirements
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in production management within the jewelry manufacturing or metal manufacturing industry.
- Proven experience in managing jewelry production processes, production capacity, manpower allocation, and production cost control.
- Good understanding of jewelry manufacturing processes, including casting, assembly, polishing, finishing, and quality control.
- Knowledge of precious metal handling, material utilization, and production waste management.
- Strong understanding of production quality standards, process improvement, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Knowledge of machinery and equipment maintenance, particularly preventive maintenance in manufacturing operations.
- Familiarity with Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) standards, ISO 14001, occupational health and safety (H&S), and environmental management systems.
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with the ability to develop, motivate, and manage production teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across departments.
Artisan Handcrafted Since 1975 Drawing inspiration from Bali’s elemental beauty, we are guided by our heritage of artistry and reverence for nature in everything we do.
Our fine jewelry is an ongoing collaboration amongst our artisan collective. The soul and hand of the maker are expressed in every piece.
We Are Community
For us, creation is a collective process fueled by community. That’s why we’re dedicated to ours, which includes over 700 multi-generational artisans in Bali and 400 in Thailand – all masters in the arts of chain weaving, carving, casting, and metalsmithing. With over 1,000 employees worldwide, we also have offices in Bali, Hong Kong and headquarter in New York City.
We Are Sustainable
As a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council, we are committed to ethical practices across our supply chain. We use only reclaimed metals and ethically sourced gemstones as well as Kimberly Process-compliant diamonds.