Production Manager, Jewelry

VRAI is one of the fastest-growing digital-first direct-to-consumer brands. Modernizing diamond jewelry through the exclusive use of sustainably created diamonds, VRAI has innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainability at the core of its products and values. An honoree of Fast Co. Innovation Award in retail design, and a global business, VRAI has locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, NY, Shanghai, Chicago, London, Madrid, and Copenhagen, with more locations on the horizon.

We’re looking for a skilled and driven Production Manager to oversee end-to-end jewelry manufacturing operations in our Dubai office. This role is responsible for managing high-volume production with an unwavering focus on quality, supporting operational workflows, and contributing to inventory planning. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in jewelry production, strong vendor management skills, and a sharp operational mindset to scale and streamline our processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily jewelry production operations, ensuring quality standards, cost targets, and delivery timelines are consistently achieved across all SKUs.
• Manage vendor relationships through onboarding, capacity planning, daily communication, and performance tracking to ensure reliability and alignment.
• Build and refine operational workflows to improve communication, reduce lead times, and enhance cross-functional coordination with design, merchandising, and planning teams.
• Manage order processing, including standard sales orders, transfer orders, and communication with third-party logistics vendors to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment.
• Support inventory and demand planning by providing timely updates on production schedules, material usage, and delivery forecasts while proactively flagging risks.
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in jewelry production, including at least 2 years in a management role
• Strong understanding of end-to-end production processes, from raw materials to final quality control
• Proven ability to lead operational execution, troubleshoot issues quickly, and drive process improvements
• Familiarity with inventory management, demand planning fundamentals, and supply chain tools
• Excellent organizational, communication, and vendor management skills with a hands-on, proactive approach
  
  

VRAI provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Additional Perks such as employee discounts are also available.

Some plans may not be available pending global locations however other options may be presented.

VRAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

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