General Manager Production

Job Title: General Manager – Production

Industry: Silver / Precious Metals Manufacturing

Reports To: VP Manufacturing

Location: Jaipur

Note:Only Jewelry Industry expertise can apply for this job

Job Purpose

Lead and oversee all production operations of the silver manufacturing unit, ensuring efficient, safe, and quality-driven output while optimizing costs, resources, and compliance with regulatory and hallmarking standards.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations

• Plan, organize, and oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations (casting, rolling, drawing, stamping, polishing, plating, etc.)
• Set and monitor production targets, schedules, and output quality benchmarks
• Optimize manufacturing processes to reduce wastage of silver and improve yield/recovery rates
• Ensure timely order fulfilment in coordination with sales and dispatch teams

Quality Control

• Ensure adherence to purity standards (e.g., 925 sterling silver, BIS hallmarking norms)
• Implement quality checks at each production stage
• Minimize rejections, rework, and customer complaints

Team & Resource Management

• Manage production staff, supervisors, and karigars (artisans)
• Plan manpower allocation, shift schedules, and skill development
• Drive productivity improvement and workforce discipline

Inventory & Material Management

• Oversee raw silver procurement planning, stock reconciliation, and scrap/wastage control
• Coordinate with the melting/refining department for recovery of silver from scrap
• Maintain accurate records of metal input-output (critical for audit and compliance)

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with BIS, hallmarking, and other statutory regulations
• Implement safety protocols for handling precious metals, chemicals, and machinery
• Maintain documentation for audits (internal, BIS, and financial)

Cost & Budget Management

• Control production costs, machine downtime, and energy consumption
• Prepare production budgets and monitor cost-per-unit metrics
• Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiency

Coordination

• Liaise with design, sales, and export teams for order specifications
• Coordinate with vendors for tools, dies, machinery maintenance
• Report production KPIs to top management regularly

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of silver/precious metal manufacturing processes
• Understanding of purity testing, hallmarking, and metal recovery
• Leadership and team management skills
• Cost control and process optimization mindset
• Problem-solving and decision-making under production pressure
• Knowledge of ERP/production management software

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (MBA a plus)
• 10–15+ years of experience in precious metal/jewelry manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Hands-on experience with silver casting, rolling, and finishing processes preferred