STONE AND STRAND is looking for an experienced Purchasing, Production and Operations Senior Manager or Director who will serve as a right-hand to Founder/CEO to lead the day-to-day operations across the company, including direct management of production, shipping and fulfillment, product development, and oversee the planning and purchasing of our goods.
This role additionally includes the direct management of our select wholesale accounts, taking
orders from our partners, putting them into production, and ensuring timely shipment when
complete.
We’re a fast-moving, performance-driven company obsessed with delivering the best possible product for our customers. This is a key leadership role within the company, with opportunity for growth and professional development.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned, high-touch team leader, with past experience in a hands-on role in a fast-growing start up environment. We are looking for someone who is highly quantitative, unusually resourceful, takes extreme ownership, motivated, exceptionally organized, and detail oriented.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Hire, manage and coach production, product development, operations and purchasing team members and functions
- Oversee the end-to-end workflow of all items from prototyping to production
- Lead day-to-day operations across the company, including direct management of shipping and fulfillment (including repairs and returns), customer service and production
- Spearhead purchasing, product merchandising strategy and execution across the company
- Collaboratively define and provide support to the CEO and other senior team members with the overall planning, goal setting, and performance management across the broader company
- Prepare company performance metrics for board meetings and investor presentations
- Manage legal function of the company, working directly with outside counsel when needed
- Weekend and holiday work (Thanksgiving and Christmas) may be required as part of this role
Qualifications and Skills
- 3+ Years of team management experience required with an eagerness to mentor, educate, and direct
- 5+ Years of experience in production or product development related area required
- Experience in jewelry industry required
- GIA certification preferred
- 3+ years of professional experience in operations at a fast-growing company
- Engineering background a plus
- Prior experience in accounting, strategy consulting or investment banking a plus
- Familiarity with production software preferred e.g., Rhino, Photoshop, etc.
- Exceptional level of attention to detail
- Energetic and highly motivated, able to work at a very fast pace
- Process oriented with an exceptional level of attention to detail
- Organized with excellent time management skills
- Resourceful with the ability to take on projects that haven’t been done before
- Accountable by nature and able to take complete ownership for a complicated task
- Bachelor’s degree required
- USA work authorization required
Annual Salary: $90,000-$125,000 Compensation is based on skill level and experience.
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to careers@stoneandstrand.com