Blue Nile

Blue Nile

Lead Jeweler

R2Net Manufacturing New York, NY, USA

No sponsorship$65k-$72kDetected 62 days ago
ExpressRESTExcelSupply ChainLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • We have many opportunities available on our other career site pages.
  • Signet Jewelers is also a "Great Place to Work-Certified™" company.
  • Innovation and brilliance - two things that set us apart.

Responsibilities

  • Support the department team members on individual jobs to overcome technical hurdles and concerns.
  • Document job status, root causes, and escalate critical concerns.
  • Troubleshoot metalsmithing-specific job order issues, maintain a knowledge base of best practices, defects, and solutions
  • Lead and mentor jewelers, including onboarding new team members, identifying skills gaps and coordinating targeted training.
  • Support broader R2Net initiatives and communication
  • Define cast cleaning, assembly specifications and inspection criteria; monitor quality metrics and drive improvements.
  • Basic computer skills including comfort with word, email, excel, and slack, and the ability to use them every day and support team members

Requirements

  • 5+ years on the jewelry bench as a production jeweler
  • Need to have deep knowledge of jewelry cast cleaning, assembly (soldering/ laser welding) and repair techniques
  • Track record of excellent performance - quality, communication and attendance

Nice to have

  • 1+ year in a related role with leadership/mentorship experience preferred.

Compensation

  • Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications
  • $65,000 - $72,000.

Benefits

  • At R2Net - James Allen & Blue Nile, many of our roles offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, retirement planning and opportunities for career advancement.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Company info

  • Click here to link to our careers page!
  • Our banner is part of Signet Jewelers, a purpose-driven company who believes love inspires love and whose mission it is to enable all people to Celebrate Life and Express Love.
  • R2Net is a diamond bridal jewelry company with a technology soul.
  • R2Net Inc. is an innovative technology company that provides e-commerce and supply chain platforms to connect the entire span of the diamond industry's ecosystem, including manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.
  • The Production Lead - Jewelry is responsible for overseeing team members and workflow within the jewelry department, including assembly, cast cleaning, and other metalsmithing processes.
  • This role supports the efficient and timely completion of work while collaborating closely with factory leadership to coordinate efforts across departments and align with overall production goals.
  • The position focuses on managing the department's daily and weekly operational needs, including work order management to optimize on-time completion, providing technical guidance on the production floor, supporting quality standards, facilitating clear communication, and coaching team members.
  • In addition, the Production Lead represents the jewelry team within the broader factory environment, serving as a key point of contact between Assigning, QA, and Production teams for jewelry-related matters, and supporting broader R2Net initiatives.
  • Follow and track job orders with jewelers to ensure we are meeting production lead times, and prioritizing effectively

Equal opportunity

  • R2NET INC. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.
  • R2NET INC. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
  • Don't forget, We have many opportunities available on our other career site pages.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • At this time, R2Net will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position
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