Factory Manager

2 days ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Kinster Global Management Consultancies LLC Full time 100,000 - 120,000 per year

Job Title: Factory Head – Jewelry Production

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Company: Sona Gold & Diamonds Group

About Us

Sona Gold & Diamonds, established in 1984, is one of the GCC's most trusted jewelry houses with operations across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman. With a legacy of craftsmanship spanning 40 years, Sona combines traditional artistry with modern retail excellence through its exclusive brands
.

As part of our transformation and expansion roadmap, we are seeking an experienced and results-driven Factory Head to lead and optimize our jewelry production facility in Riyadh.

Role Overview

The Factory Head will oversee the end-to-end manufacturing operations of gold and diamond jewelry from design interpretation and casting to finishing and dispatch.

This role demands a strong leader who can drive process efficiency, wastage control, manpower productivity, and production cost optimization, aligning the factory's output with Sona's retail, wholesale, and export goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the entire factory operations covering casting, handmade, diamond setting, polishing, QC, and packaging.
  • Translate retail and wholesale demand into accurate production plans ensuring timely output and optimal inventory flow.
  • Establish and monitor production KPIs — output, wastage %, recovery efficiency, turnaround time, and cost-per-gram.
  • Implement process standardization (SOPs) and ensure compliance with purity, quality, and safety standards.
  • Drive cost optimization through efficient resource allocation, vendor control, and productivity enhancement.
  • Partner with design, procurement, and retail teams to ensure alignment between product innovation and manufacturing capability.
  • Introduce and monitor wastage control systems, refining, and metal recovery optimization.
  • Lead factory workforce planning, training, and performance management to enhance skill levels and reduce dependency on individual craftsmen.
  • Collaborate with IT/ERP teams to digitize and automate factory workflows and reporting dashboards.
  • Ensure compliance with local labor laws, health and safety regulations, and ethical manufacturing practices.

Required Experience & Skills

  • 12–20 years of experience in jewelry manufacturing (gold & diamond), preferably with leading brands like Malabar, Kalyan, Tanishq, or similar.
  • Proven expertise in factory operations management, cost control, and wastage reduction.
  • Strong understanding of casting, handmade jewelry, and diamond setting processes.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP/production management systems.
  • Excellent leadership, team-building, and analytical skills.
  • Exposure to GCC operations will be a strong advantage.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Jewelry Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent professional qualification.

Compensation:

Attractive tax-free salary package commensurate with experience + performance-linked incentives + accommodation and other benefits.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates may send their CVs to Sona Gold and Diamonds HR  with the subject line:

"Application – Factory Head (Jewelry Production) – Sona Gold & Diamonds"

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