Production Manager - Jewelry E-commerce Brand

Production Manager — Santa Fe, NM

Location: In Person

Company: Catori Life (catorilife.com)

Location: Santa Fe, NM

Job Type: Part Time with opportunity for Full Time

Business Overview

Catori Life is an intentional e-commerce jewelry brand rooted in craftsmanship, artistry, and meaningful creation. Each piece is designed with purpose and produced with care in partnership with national and local jewelers and casters. As we grow, we’re seeking someone who can help shape a thoughtful, streamlined, and efficient production pipeline.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Production Manager to guide the full lifecycle of jewelry production—from sample development to final delivery. This role ensures each piece is crafted with precision, quality, and integrity while upholding timelines, nurturing vendor relationships, and supporting the daily rhythm of our studio. A central part of this position is managing materials and inventory with clarity and accuracy, as well as overseeing our in-studio assistant.

This role is based out of our Downtown Santa Fe studio. You’ll work closely with the founder/designer to bring designs to life while shaping a thoughtful, organized, and steadily evolving production ecosystem. We are looking for a starting part-time position, with an opportunity to grow into full time. Training will be in person but can become partially work from home.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all phases of jewelry production, from concept and development through final delivery.

Create & maintain data analysis systems to ensure accurate forecasting & ordering.

Maintain production calendars, timelines, and schedules to ensure timely completion.

Communicate daily with vendors, jewelers, and suppliers to support workflow and expectations.

Uphold consistent quality control standards across all pieces.

Track materials, inventory, and production quantities accurately.

Manage purchase orders, invoices, and production budgets.

Coordinate sampling, prototyping, and new product development.

Identify and implement improvements to production efficiency and workflow.

Collaborate closely with the founder/designer on new designs and product launches.

Oversee and manage the in-studio assistant’s schedule and tasks.

Ensure packaging is stocked and organized.

Maintain a clean, orderly, and functional studio workspace.

Lead regular production team meetings to align priorities and workflow.

Requirements :

Proven experience in jewelry production and product development.

Data analysis know-how

Strong communication and vendor-management skills.

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple timelines simultaneously.

Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-driven.

Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving, hands-on environment.

Proficient in Shopify.

Proficient in G-Suite, especially google / excel sheets.

Preferred (Not Required):

Familiarity with sustainable or ethical production and sourcing practices.

Basic SQL experience.

Benefits:

A creative, supportive, and intentional team environment.

Opportunity to grow with a mission driven brand.

Employee discount on Catori Life jewelry & jewelry credit

Earned Sick Leave

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@catorilife.com.