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Form of workThis is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Production with extensive experience in jewellery manufacturing to join our rapidly growing team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for overseeing and developing all aspects of our manufacturing studio.
- Develop and improve our production team to increase output, efficiency and capabilities.
- Oversee inventory management, BOM maintenance, production scheduling and daily job allocations.
- Improve systems, equipment maintenance and processes to align with the continuous demands of our business.
- Drive our manufacturing facility to be the centre of excellence and innovation at the leading edge of fine jewellery, customer customisation and personalisation.
- Increase overall on shore production capacity and quality ensuring products are delivered on time, in full and in exceptional quality.
- Oversee the development of and implementation of projects and initiatives to meet the production requirements of the business.
WHAT WE REQUIRE FROM YOU
- 10 + years’ experience in a production management within the jewellery industry
- Understanding of jewellery manufacturing techniques, preferably have a jeweller background.
- Strong systems and organisational skills
- Strong staff management experience
- Strategic mindset and confidence in decision making and problem solving.
- Extensive understanding of WHS polices and procedures
- Strong operational ability and best practise mindset
- Alignment with our brand core values:
MAKE WAVES: Think creatively. Challenge yourself and the status quo.
ACT WITH PRECISION: Act with care and attention
INSPIRE COMMUNITY: collaborate, show respect, create enduring relationships
PROTECT WHAT IS PRECIOUS: be an ambassador for ocean conservation and accountable for our impact.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
- A competitive salary package.
- The opportunity to flourish and implement change within a dynamic environment and an innovative brand.
- A generous staff discount and jewellery allowance
- Birthday leave
- Experience working for a company that is committed to supporting ocean conservation, with a pledge to donate over $1 million within the next decade through the Xanthe Project.
- Working for a company that is a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council, an organisation which promotes trust in the global fine jewellery industry ensuring companies adhere to responsible business practices.
- Working for a company that values a circular economy, supports local Australian craftsmanship and champions responsible sourcing and materials.
OUR STORY
SARAH & SEBASTIAN is an independent fine jewellery practice by SARAH Munro & Robert SEBASTIAN Grynkofki, designers who live and work in Sydney, Australia. In the pursuit of conceptual design merged with innovative craftsmanship, they established their eponymous label in 2012, and today work alongside a diverse team with multidisciplinary talents in our light-filled creative studio in Alexandria.
Our SARAH & SEBASTIAN stores are elegant spaces, designed by leading Australian architects to reflect the unique vision of our brand in locations around Australia.
We are a close-knit team who actively pursue creativity & innovation, rebelling against the conventions that define traditional jewellery.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, with diverse backgrounds, ideas & experience, all focused on our shared vision. As a young, high-growth company, we are nimble in our approach and believe that collaboration must be fostered and opportunities embraced.
We would love you to be part of our journey.
