Job Summary: The Lean Manager will oversee the implementation of lean transformation initiatives across all departments in the jewelry manufacturing unit, from diamond sourcing and cutting to final jewelry assembly and polishing. The primary focus will be to enhance productivity, minimize waste, improve quality, and foster a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies. About Us We are one of the world's largest and fastest-growing diamond jewelry manufacturers, proudly exporting our luxurious and finely crafted jewelry to the USA, Europe, and the UK. We work with some of the world’s most prestigious retailers and brands, delivering excellence through high-quality craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability. Key Responsibilities: Lean Strategy & Deployment: · Develop and implement a Lean roadmap that aligns with business goals. · Lead Value Stream Mapping (VSM) sessions to identify improvement opportunities in key manufacturing and business processes. · Establish standard work, 5S, visual management, and workplace organization practices across departments. Continuous Improvement Projects: · Lead cross-functional Kaizen projects in critical areas such as diamond assortment, wax setting, casting, assembly, polishing, and QC. · Use PDCA, DMAIC, and Root Cause Analysis to reduce process variation and eliminate non-value-added steps. · Enhance productivity through layout optimization, cycle time reduction, and takt time balancing. Training & Culture Building: · Build Lean capability within teams by conducting training for operators, supervisors, and managers. · Advocate Lean thinking and embed a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) across the factory. · Promote employee engagement through shopfloor suggestion systems and idea-sharing platforms. Performance Monitoring & KPIs: · Define and track key Lean performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, scrap rates, rework percentage, lead time reduction, WIP inventory, and labor productivity. · Prepare and present monthly Lean progress reports to senior management, emphasizing the ROI of Lean initiatives. Cross-functional Collaboration: · Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and HR teams to ensure alignment on improvement initiatives. · Support new product development (NPD) through Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Lean prototyping processes. Qualifications & Skills: Education: · Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) is preferred. Experience: · 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years of hands-on Lean implementation experience. Experience in the fine or diamond jewelry industry is highly preferred. Skills: · Strong expertise in Lean tools such as 5S, VSM, SMED, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Kaizen. · Data-driven with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities. · Exceptional communication and facilitation skills. · Experience working with artisans, craftsmen, and semi-automated/manual production processes. What We Offer: Leadership Opportunity: Lead transformative initiatives that will shape the future of the jewelry industry. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside senior leadership and cross-functional teams to bring the digital vision to life. Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary, benefits, and performance-based incentives. Professional Growth: Ongoing development opportunities in the rapidly evolving field of digital transformation.
As the Lean Manager at our jewelry manufacturing unit, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the implementation of lean transformation initiatives across all departments. From diamond sourcing and cutting to final jewelry assembly and polishing, your primary focus will be on enhancing productivity, minimizing waste, improving quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will utilize Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies to drive these initiatives forward. Our company is known as one of the world's largest and fastest-growing diamond jewelry manufacturers, exporting luxurious and finely crafted jewelry to prestigious retailers and brands in the USA, Europe, and the UK. We take pride in delivering excellence through high-quality craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability. Your key responsibilities will include developing and implementing a Lean roadmap aligned with business goals, leading Value Stream Mapping (VSM) sessions to identify improvement opportunities, establishing standard work practices, 5S, visual management, and workplace organization across departments. You will also lead cross-functional Kaizen projects in critical areas, utilize PDCA, DMAIC, and Root Cause Analysis to drive process improvements, optimize layouts, reduce cycle times, and balance takt times. In addition, you will be responsible for building Lean capabilities within teams through training, promoting Lean thinking, embedding a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI), and monitoring key Lean performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, scrap rates, lead time reduction, and labor productivity. Collaboration with various teams including Production, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and HR will be essential to ensure alignment on improvement initiatives and support new product development processes. To qualify for this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field, with Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) preferred. You should possess 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years of hands-on Lean implementation experience. Strong expertise in Lean tools, data-driven analytical skills, exceptional communication, and facilitation abilities are also required. In return, we offer you a leadership opportunity to lead transformative initiatives in the jewelry industry, a collaborative environment working alongside senior leadership and cross-functional teams, competitive compensation, and ongoing professional growth opportunities in the rapidly evolving field of digital transformation.,
About Us We’re one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing Lab Grown diamond and jewellery manufacturers , exporting our finely crafted creations to the USA, Europe, and the UK . We proudly collaborate with top global retailers and brands, combining craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability to redefine modern luxury. Your Role We’re on an exciting digital journey and we’re looking for a dynamic Digital Transformation Officer to help lead it. In this role, you’ll drive technology-forward initiatives, connect digital strategy with creativity, and help us shape the future of the jewellery industry . What You’ll Do Lead Digital Strategy Design and execute our 2024–2028 digital roadmap . Inspire digital-first thinking across sales, manufacturing, and marketing. Build frameworks that guide smart digital investments. Launch innovative learning programs that upskill our global workforce. Technology & Automation Integrate next-gen digital systems seamlessly across departments. Lead automation projects to simplify workflows and improve productivity. Introduce digital tools that enhance collaboration and agility. Identify and implement new tech to boost efficiency and performance. Supply Chain Innovation Digitalize our end-to-end supply chain for full visibility. Use AI-powered forecasting to predict demand more accurately. Deploy blockchain to strengthen traceability and trust. Reinvent inventory management with intelligent, connected systems. Digital Workplace Build a vibrant, tech-enabled workplace that empowers every team. Drive adoption of digital learning and collaboration platforms. Champion automation to eliminate repetitive manual work. Use analytics to boost engagement, productivity, and innovation. Data & Analytics Lead data science and AI-driven analytics projects. Turn complex data into actionable insights and strategies. Partner with engineers to ensure clean, reliable data. Develop powerful business intelligence dashboards for leadership. Smart Decision-Making Transform ERP reporting with real-time automation. Strengthen data governance and integrity across systems. Build financial impact dashboards that empower leadership decisions. Who You Are 5+ years of experience in technology management, including 2+ years in leadership. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science , or a related field (Master’s preferred). Experienced in leading large-scale digital transformations . A visionary thinker who’s passionate about innovation and collaboration. Strong communicator with a creative, problem-solving mindset.
About Us We’re one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing Lab Grown diamond and jewellery manufacturers , exporting our finely crafted creations to the USA, Europe, and the UK. We proudly collaborate with top global retailers and brands, combining craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability to redefine modern luxury. Your Role We’re on an exciting digital journey and we’re looking for a dynamic Digital Transformation Officer to help lead it. In this role, you’ll drive technology-forward initiatives, connect digital strategy with creativity, and help us shape the future of the jewellery industry. What You’ll Do Lead Digital Strategy Design and execute our 2024–2028 digital roadmap. Inspire digital-first thinking across sales, manufacturing, and marketing. Build frameworks that guide smart digital investments. Launch innovative learning programs that upskill our global workforce. Technology & Automation Integrate next-gen digital systems seamlessly across departments. Lead automation projects to simplify workflows and improve productivity. Introduce digital tools that enhance collaboration and agility. Identify and implement new tech to boost efficiency and performance. Supply Chain Innovation Digitalize our end-to-end supply chain for full visibility. Use AI-powered forecasting to predict demand more accurately. Deploy blockchain to strengthen traceability and trust. Reinvent inventory management with intelligent, connected systems. Digital Workplace Build a vibrant, tech-enabled workplace that empowers every team. Drive adoption of digital learning and collaboration platforms. Champion automation to eliminate repetitive manual work. Use analytics to boost engagement, productivity, and innovation. Data & Analytics Lead data science and AI-driven analytics projects. Turn complex data into actionable insights and strategies. Partner with engineers to ensure clean, reliable data. Develop powerful business intelligence dashboards for leadership. Smart Decision-Making Transform ERP reporting with real-time automation. Strengthen data governance and integrity across systems. Build financial impact dashboards that empower leadership decisions. Who You Are 5+ years of experience in technology management, including 2+ years in leadership. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Experienced in leading large-scale digital transformations. A visionary thinker who’s passionate about innovation and collaboration. Strong communicator with a creative, problem-solving mindset.
Location: Mumbai (SEEPZ) Company: Great Place to Work – 3 Years in a Row Fastest-Growing Company in Our Sector About the Company We are one of the fastest-growing manufacturing & export companies in our sector, proudly certified as a Great Place to Work for 3 consecutive years. We work with leading overseas clients, with the USA as our primary market, and are expanding our data capabilities to support high-quality global operations. Role Overview We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Analyst with 2+ years of experience to join our growing analytics team. The ideal candidate will transform raw data into actionable insights that drive business strategy across sales, production, operations, and finance. Key Responsibilities Perform deep data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and growth opportunities Build and maintain dashboards in Excel / Google Sheets / Power BI Support leadership with weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting Analyse data across Sales, Production, Operations, Finance Improve data accuracy, structure, and standardization across teams Work closely with India and US teams for data consolidation and insights Develop forecasting models, cost analysis, and performance trackers Ensure strong data governance, validation, and hygiene Requirements 2+ years of experience in Data Analytics Strong skills in Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI (or any BI tool) Ability to work with large datasets and derive meaningful insights Strong communication and presentation skills Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset Experience in manufacturing, exports, or jewellery industry is a plus. Why Join Us? Great Place to Work – 3 Years in a Row Work with one of the fastest-growing companies in our sector Exposure to global markets, especially the USA Big growth opportunity as we scale our data tools & systems Collaborative, supportive, and high-performance work culture Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership
As the Lean Manager at the jewelry manufacturing unit, you will oversee the implementation of lean transformation initiatives across all departments. Your primary focus will be on enhancing productivity, minimizing waste, improving quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will utilize Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies to drive these initiatives forward. - Develop and implement a Lean roadmap aligned with business goals - Lead Value Stream Mapping (VSM) sessions to identify improvement opportunities - Establish standard work practices, 5S, visual management, and workplace organization - Lead cross-functional Kaizen projects, utilize PDCA, DMAIC, and Root Cause Analysis - Drive process improvements, optimize layouts, reduce cycle times, and balance takt times To qualify for this role, you should have: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field - Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt preferred) - 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years of hands-on Lean implementation experience - Strong expertise in Lean tools, data-driven analytical skills, exceptional communication, and facilitation abilities Our company is one of the world's largest diamond jewelry manufacturers, known for exporting luxurious jewelry to prestigious retailers in the USA, Europe, and the UK. We prioritize excellence through high-quality craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability. You will also be responsible for building Lean capabilities within teams through training, promoting Lean thinking, embedding a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI), and monitoring key Lean performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, scrap rates, lead time reduction, and labor productivity. Collaboration with various teams will be essential to ensure alignment on improvement initiatives and support new product development processes. In return, we offer you a leadership opportunity to lead transformative initiatives in the jewelry industry, a collaborative environment working alongside senior leadership and cross-functional teams, competitive compensation, and ongoing professional growth opportunities in the rapidly evolving field of digital transformation.,