R2Net is a diamond bridal jewelry company with a technology soul. R2Net Inc. is an innovative technology company that provides e-commerce and supply chain platforms to connect the entire span of the diamond industry's ecosystem, including manufacturers, retailers, and consumers. The Production Director at R2Net plays a pivotal role in overseeing the efficient flow of products through our manufacturing process. This detail-oriented individual will ensure operational excellence, establish standard procedures, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Factory team and VP of Production. The goal is to optimize current capabilities, identify expansion opportunities, and contribute to the sustainable development and long-term success of R2Net. Direct responsibilities include overseeing daily calendar of jobs within the factory team, prioritization and workflow on the floor, team management and ownership of KPIs measuring success. Responsibilities:
- Manage manufacturing operations to drive business objectives, maximize productivity, and ensure compliance.
- Develop strategy and oversee implementation to optimize productivity and performance, providing feedback to ensure successful outcomes.
- Identify risks and opportunities, making recommendations to the VP of Production to strengthen productivity levels.
- Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for team members, monitor and share performance with team to drive improvement
- Promote an operational excellence mindset, implementing streamlined processes and adaptive tools while prioritizing safety.
- Optimize production output through process, training and tool development
- Provide training to ensure all team members are aware of quality, speed and production standards, trained on them, and meeting these expectations
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to match capacity to business seasonality
- Collaborate both within and between departments to accomplish broader business goals while providing support to colleagues.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in jewelry manufacturing and managing business operations, with a deep understanding of jewelry production spaces.
- Fluent in English and Spanish, with strong verbal communication skills in both languages (preferred strong written in both languages)
- Detail oriented in presenting necessary information and communication to support team member's work.
- Proactive approach to management
- Capable of training and developing team members based on individual needs.
- Knowledge of key business practices in manufacturing.
- Proven ability to think strategically, analyze, and showcase critical thinking skills.
- Customer centric and service oriented.
- Capable of building strong cross-functional relationships.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Experience in a LEAN environment; Six Sigma Green belt preferred
BenefitsAt R2Net, many of our roles offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, retirement planning and opportunities for career advancement. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, employment type, work schedule or location:
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee discount
- Parental leave
- Life insurance
Annual base pay: $100,000 - $130,000. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications.At this time, R2NET will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.Additional Information: R2NET INC. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. R2NET INC. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.