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 productive, 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
📌 General Manager Production (Jaipur)
🏢 GIVA
📍 Jaipur