Director, Manufacturing - High Jewelry

Job Summary:

The Director of Harry Winston, High Jewelry workshop, will oversee all handmade, high value jewelry items from conception to finished good. The Director is responsible for the leadership, management and development of workshop craftsman and administrative staff. The workshop director also plays a key role in ensuring the success of the workshop, while maintaining the utmost quality of luxury jewelry.

• Functions include:
• of all projects, ensuring deadlines are met and jewelry is executed per design specifications and quality assurance guidelines
• the planning and development of all models and finished goods
• designs and establish SOP’s to produce products
• design issues and provide solutions
• estimates on new projects
• and adjust workflow as needed
• and provide suggestions for process improvements
• key performance indicators and set appropriate targets
• analyze workshop performance data to identify areas of improvements
• reports of production output findings
• on-boarding training to new hires
• and promote technology enhancements for best manufacturing practices
• day-to-day operations including but not limited to procedures and maintenance of vault operations, service of oxygen tank, gas boosters, laser welders, washout rooms, machinery, rolling mills, laser engravers, and 3D printers
• and approve ordering of raw materials

Job Relationships:

Internal:

Work with Manufacturing team including- production manager, foreman, craftsman, CAD team; Product Development; Gemstone Acquisition; Quality Assurance and other departments as needed

External:

Work with casters, refiners, finding houses, and other supporting vendors

Job Qualifications:

• Former management experience a must
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Hands on and pragmatic decision-maker
• Strong project management skills
• Minimum 15 years jewelry manufacturing experience
• Must know how to use a microscope
• Must have knowledge of laser welder and engraver
• Formal bench training; including Platinum and 18kt gold
• CAD and model making experience
• Ability and expertise to handle unique and high value stones
• Industry experience including Quality Assurance; Diamond and Gemstone grading
• Proficient computer skills
• Working knowledge of Rhino or similar CAD software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills