About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Manager / Supervisor – Stone Sorting & Melting Operations to manage the complete process of stone-set gold jewellery, from intake and stone identification to stone removal, gold melting, and final recovery.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in jewellery manufacturing, diamond/gemstone identification, gold recovery, melting operations, and team supervision.

Key Responsibilities:-

Stone Identification & Sorting:

- Identify and differentiate diamonds from zircon, cubic zirconia, and other diamond simulants.

- Identify genuine, synthetic, fake, and paste stones using appropriate gemological testing methods.

- Supervise jewellery intake, including weight, stone count, preliminary identification, and documentation.

- Maintain accurate records linking jewellery, recovered stones, and gold throughout the process.

Team Supervision:

- Supervise karigars/artisans involved in stone removal.

- Ensure stones are removed safely without unnecessary gold loss or wastage.

- Verify recovered stones against intake records.

- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in stone count, jewellery weight, or gold recovery.

Gold Melting Operations:

- Supervise batching, furnace operation, fluxing, temperature control, and pouring.

- Monitor gold recovery and melting loss for every batch.

- Compare expected and actual yield and investigate abnormal losses.

- Ensure proper handling of melting equipment, crucibles, and flux.

- Maintain records of input weight, output weight, purity, and melting loss percentage.

Process & Documentation:

- Implement SOPs for jewellery intake, stone identification, stone removal, and melting.

- Maintain accurate registers and/or Excel records.





- Ensure proper reconciliation of high-value material.

- Report production volumes, stone recovery, melting yield, and losses to management.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

- 3–8 years of relevant experience in a diamond factory, jewellery manufacturing unit, gold refinery, or gold recycling business.

- Strong practical knowledge of diamond and gemstone identification.

- Experience distinguishing diamonds from zircon/CZ and genuine stones from synthetic/fake stones.

- Hands-on knowledge of gold melting and recovery processes.

- Experience supervising karigars, artisans, or workshop/factory staff.

- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

- High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

- Formal gemology training/certification such as GIA, GJEPC, IIG, or equivalent.

- Knowledge of BIS hallmarking and gold purity testing.

- Exposure to acid testing, XRF, or karat meter.

- Experience handling second-hand gold jewellery.

- Strong team management and problem-solving skills.

Key Performance Indicators:

- Melting loss percentage per batch

- Gold recovery/yield

- Stone identification accuracy

- Turnaround time

- Accuracy of stone and gold reconciliation

- SOP and documentation compliance

- Zero unresolved material discrepancies

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Advantages:

- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

- How many karigars have you supervised or managed at one time?
- Do you have knowledge of Quality-control and production process?
- What is your last/current CTC?
- Do you have relevant jewellery experience? If yes, then how many?

Work Location: In person

📌 Gold Manufacturing Manager (India)
🏢 24 Karat Gold
📍 India