Job Responsibilities

Production Tracking System:

  • Improve and maintain a comprehensive tracking system for production, covering the entire process from placing orders and sourcing materials to overseeing actual production to ensure seamless execution and delivery.

Operational and Quality Assurance:

  • Assist in managing and overseeing the daily operations within production, ensuring compliance with WWAKE’s quality standards.
  • Act as a key point of communication for production status and updates, ensuring all stakeholders are informed.
  • Help troubleshoot and resolve production issues, providing creative solutions to maintain workflow and meet deadlines.

Strategic Implementation:

  • Support strategic planning initiatives and contribute to the production calendar to ensure alignment with overall company goals.
  • Work closely with the Production Manager to implement strategies that enhance efficiency and productivity.

Vendor Coordination and Material Sourcing:

  • Assist with vendor relationships, ensuring materials meet WWAKE’s ethical and quality standards.
  • Coordinate the procurement of materials and oversee the logistics of material delivery to maintain production schedules.

Quality Control Specialist Tasks:

  • Conduct quality control assessments of incoming materials to ensure they meet design specifications and quality standards.
  • Work directly with vendors to resolve quality issues, ensuring all products adhere to WWAKE’s high standards.

Training and Development:

  • Help train and mentor new team members, ensuring they are proficient in WWAKE’s production standards and processes.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the production team.

Requirements

  • Minimum of three years experience in a production management role, preferably within the luxury or fine jewelry industry.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Production Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple aspects of production operations with a strong focus on quality.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Keen attention to detail and a commitment to achieving high standards of quality.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement practical solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively with various teams and external partners.
  • Ability to adapt to changing production demands and work under pressure.

Salary

$65,000 a year

Benefits

  • Base salary: $65,000.
  • Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) with 50% of premiums paid by WWAKE.
  • 35 days annual leave: 15 days PTO (increases with tenure), 10 federal holidays, 5 days at year-end, and 5 sick days.
  • Eligibility for WWAKE’s 401K plan, including a 3% company contribution and potential profit-sharing.
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave with a flexible return-to-work policy.
  • Annual jewelry allowance that increases with tenure and employee discount.
  • Hybrid work options.
  • Summer Fridays.