Factory Head Kolkata

Job Description:

Job Description:

Position: Manufacturing Head Gold & Diamond Jewellery Manufacturing

Department: Manufacturing / Production

Location: (Howrah-West Bengal)

Reporting To: Managing Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview The Factory Head will lead, manage & supervise the entire jewellery manufacturing operation from design conversion to final dispatch. The role ensures efficient production, strict control of gold and diamond inventory, high product quality, cost management, and timely delivery of orders.

Departments Under Supervision The Person will supervise the following departments:

Procurement, Gold Inventory, Diamond Inventory, Quality Control (QC), Repairing Department, Product Design, B2B Sales Coordination, Time Office / Factory Admin & Old Gold (OG) Department.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Management

Plan and execute production based on sales orders.Allocate work to karigars and departments.Monitor production targets and remove workflow bottlenecks.

Cost & Inventory Control

Control gold wastage and diamond usage.Monitor manufacturing cost and labour productivity.Ensure accurate gold and diamond inventory reconciliation.

Quality Assurance

Maintain strict QC standards for design, finishing, and stone setting.Reduce defects, repairs, and rework.

Department Coordination

Ensure smooth coordination between procurement, inventory, production, QC, and dispatch.Align production planning with order timelines.

Dispatch & Delivery

Track order progress and ensure on-time completion and dispatch.

Old Gold (OG) Management

Monitor purity testing, melting, and recovery of old gold.Maintain transparency and documentation.

Workforce Management

Supervise karigars, supervisors, and factory staff.Monitor productivity, attendance, and discipline.

Security & Compliance

Maintain strict security controls for precious metals and diamonds.Ensure proper documentation, audit readiness, and CCTV monitoring.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Production Target AchievementWorker Productivity & Machine UtilizationProduction Lead TimeGold Wastage %Diamond Loss IncidentsManufacturing Cost per PieceDefect & Rework RateOn-Time Order CompletionInventory Variance (Gold & Diamonds)Old Gold Recovery Rate

Qualification

Graduate / Post Graduate (any discipline) with relevant experience.Jewellery manufacturing experience preferred.

Experience

10+ years experience in jewellery manufacturing operations in a leadership role.

Required Skills

Jewellery manufacturing knowledgeGold & diamond handling expertiseProduction planning & inventory controlCost managementTeam leadershipProblem-solving and coordination skills .