I am an accomplished Senior Operations, Production, Factory & Refinery Manager with extensive leadership in the Gold, Diamond & Luxury Jewellery industry across UAE, Bahrain, and India. I have led end-to-end jewelry manufacturing, gold refinery optimization, gold loss prevention, and quality assurance, driving process automation and best-in-class recovery. I excel at building highly productive teams and delivering efficiency gains, production optimization, and superior product quality in fast-paced, global manufacturing environments. I thrive in secure, high-quality production environments where craftsmanship meets profitability. I have successfully led large, multicultural teams (up to 500 staff), implemented Lean Manufacturing principles, and leveraged data-driven decision-making to improve throughput and reduce waste. My global experience and hands-on leadership make me a strong contributor to operational excellence and strategic growth.

Pankaj Kumar Gupta

I am an accomplished Senior Operations, Production, Factory & Refinery Manager with extensive leadership in the Gold, Diamond & Luxury Jewellery industry across UAE, Bahrain, and India. I have led end-to-end jewelry manufacturing, gold refinery optimization, gold loss prevention, and quality assurance, driving process automation and best-in-class recovery. I excel at building highly productive teams and delivering efficiency gains, production optimization, and superior product quality in fast-paced, global manufacturing environments. I thrive in secure, high-quality production environments where craftsmanship meets profitability. I have successfully led large, multicultural teams (up to 500 staff), implemented Lean Manufacturing principles, and leveraged data-driven decision-making to improve throughput and reduce waste. My global experience and hands-on leadership make me a strong contributor to operational excellence and strategic growth.

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I am an accomplished Senior Operations, Production, Factory & Refinery Manager with extensive leadership in the Gold, Diamond & Luxury Jewellery industry across UAE, Bahrain, and India. I have led end-to-end jewelry manufacturing, gold refinery optimization, gold loss prevention, and quality assurance, driving process automation and best-in-class recovery. I excel at building highly productive teams and delivering efficiency gains, production optimization, and superior product quality in fast-paced, global manufacturing environments.

I thrive in secure, high-quality production environments where craftsmanship meets profitability. I have successfully led large, multicultural teams (up to 500 staff), implemented Lean Manufacturing principles, and leveraged data-driven decision-making to improve throughput and reduce waste. My global experience and hands-on leadership make me a strong contributor to operational excellence and strategic growth.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Production Factory Manager and Operation Manager at NS Latelier Jewellery Makers
October 1, 2024 - Present
Oversee end-to-end jewellery production, factory operations, and gold refinery activities. Lead production planning, quality assurance, and safety programs; drive process improvements, automation, and on-time delivery; manage vendor relations and cross-functional coordination across design, QC, and sales teams; supervise up to 500 staff in a multinational setting.
Gold Refinery, Gold Loss & Recovery Supervisor at Al Zain Jewellery
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Supervised gold refinery operations, loss prevention, and gold recovery initiatives. Identified causes of losses, implemented countermeasures, and improved recovery rates while ensuring safety and quality standards. Coordinated plant start-up/shutdown activities and maintained SOP compliance.
Production Manager at CVM Exports (Junagadh Jewellery Pvt. Ltd.)
November 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019
Managed production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety. Oversaw vendor relationships, procurement, and scheduling to optimize costs and resources. Directed planning and control activities to meet customer demands and on-time delivery.
Production Planning and Control at Shree Daksh Designer Jewels
August 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018
Led production planning and control activities, coordinating materials, manpower, and scheduling to optimize throughput and reduce lead times. Worked with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Education

MBA in Production Management & Business Analytics at MBA program in Production Management & Business Analytics
October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2024
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at Institute of Technology and Management (affiliated to AKTU)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Other