Arden Jewelry

Chief Operating Officer

Position Summary:

The Chief Operating Officer reports to the President/CEO and is responsible for direction, strategy, and planning and execution for all operations within the company's mission.

Responsibilities:

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  Manage employees and hands-on operation of the company's manufacturing function, whether in-house or sub-contracted.
  
  
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  Ensure that, as the company grows, manufacturing capabilities meet or exceed all industry and customer requirements for cost, quality and responsiveness.
  
  
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  Work closely with the CEO or COO on manufacturing plans, goals, and future product innovations.
  
  
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  Play an active role in senior-level negotiations with client companies and manufacturing partners.
  
  
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  Develop and manage budgeting and budget execution with a focus on product costs and margins.
  
  
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  Direct all production control, production process development, quality systems, purchasing, and shipping/receiving activities.
  
  
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  Partner with sales team to meet with customers to discuss and set scheduling timelines for product delivery.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years experience in a senior operations management position with a Jewelry or consumer products high volume manufacturing company.
  
• Experience in materials management, from planning through purchasing, and negotiation and administration of multi-million dollar procurement agreements.
  
• Familiarity with Far East sub-contract manufacturers and knowledge of their capabilities, pricing strategies, and negotiation tactics.
  
• Success deploying commercial components into high-volume production with fast time-to-market and cost-sensitivity requirements.
  
• Self-starter and a team player that will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
  
• Large- and small-company experience, ideally in leading manufacturing in a rapid-growth environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
  
• Provides orientation and on-the-job training for subordinates and ensures that the authority and responsibility for each position are defined and understood.
  
• Ensures that duties, responsibilities, and authority and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood.

Education and Experience:

• B.S., Engineering or Business discipline.

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities.
  
• Hands on management type, advocates a team concept.
  
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to get along with diverse personalities.
  
• Able to establish credibility and be decisive, but able to recognize and support the organization's preferences and priorities.
  
• Satisfactory communication skills, written and verbal.
  
• Results oriented with the ability to balance other business considerations.