Jewellery Processing Centre Manager at Crusaders Corporate

• Cash Crusaders Corporate Stores
• Lanseria
• Permanent
• Full Time

Introduction

As the Jewellery Processing Centre Manager, you will typically oversee the end-to-end operations of the facility which is dedicated to the refurbishment, valuation, and sale of jewellery. The JPC is a business unit that processes high volumes of pre-owned jewellery within the Crusaders Corporate Group of Stores.

Key Responsibilities

• The manager is responsible for ensuring efficiency, quality control, and profitability within the processing centre.
• Overseeing the workflow for cleaning, repairing, fixing, and remodelling jewellery items.
• Implementing and enforcing stringent quality standards for all finished products before they are sold to customers.
• Ensuring accurate valuation and the creation of appropriate certification for items (e.g., for diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals).
• Managing stock levels, findings (components), stones, and implementing robust systems to prevent loss and shrinkage.
• Leading, motivating, and managing a team of artisans, process controllers, and administrative staff.
• Developing and implementing training programs for JPC staff on the proper procedures for buying, repairing and selling jewellery.
• Coordinating the secure transport of items between stores, the processing centre, and suppliers/refineries.
• Assisting with strategic projects related to the centre's operations and expansion.

Skills Required

• Strong organizational and process management skills to ensure a seamless and efficient workflow.
• Meticulous attention to detail, crucial for quality control of high-value items.
• Ability to lead and develop a team and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• A minimum of 7 - 10 years of experience in jewellery manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role within the jewellery trade or luxury retail sector.
• Specialist Certifications to Grade Diamonds, such as those obtained from the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA), are mandatory.
• A Grade 12 qualification is a basic requirement.
• A relevant tertiary qualification, such as a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, or Jewellery Design and Manufacture, is highly advantageous.

Package & Remuneration

R30 000 – R35 000 depending on experience.

Interested?

This position is based in Lanseria (Johannesburg), living in proximity will be ideal as the working hours are from 07:00 – 16:00 (additional Overtime needed from time to time)

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment polygraph test which will need to be passed to be considered.