- Location
- Pantin Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
About Puiforcat
Puiforcat, a distinguished member of the Hermès Group, is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship in the art of fine silverware. As a prestigious brand with a rich heritage, Puiforcat offers an inspiring work environment that values creativity, precision, and excellence. Employees are part of a legacy that combines traditional savoir-faire with innovative design, contributing to the brand's continued success in the luxury market.
Puiforcat is seeking a Workshop and Methods Manager to lead its high-silversmithing workshop and a team of around 20 artisans, coordinating production, materials, methods, quality, and continuous improvement. The role also supports prototype development, craftsmanship transmission, and workplace safety. This is a permanent, full-time position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage, support, and develop a team of around 20 artisans, including role definitions, objectives, performance evaluations, and compensation reviews.
- Organize and coordinate production according to demand, deadlines, quality requirements, and material traceability; ensure production workload aligns with workshop capacity.
- Plan workshop activity in line with Customer Service requirements and allocate work orders in collaboration with production scheduling, contributing to prioritization.
- Track consumption and replenish silver and brass raw-material stocks; record consumption against work orders.
- Ensure the supply of production resources, including consumables and tooling.
- Ensure equipment is used correctly and maintenance instructions are followed; define and monitor the maintenance plan.
- Analyze production activity data, including time, material ratios, and scrap.
- Lead technical discussions with artisans and arbitrate manufacturing choices when needed.
- Assess and cost the time and expense of customization, repairs, and special manufacturing.
- Ensure compliance with customs requirements for the hallmark delegation.
- Drive the transmission and preservation of craftsmanship in partnership with Human Resources.
- Compare internal practices with the state of the art across the different crafts.
- Document and develop technical manufacturing standards with artisans, and contribute to creating and updating quality standards with the Quality Manager.
- Promote the sharing of craftsmanship and best practices within the workshop, and update job descriptions.
- Analyze and update production routings, including time, bills of materials, sequencing, and descriptions of operations.
- Identify improvement opportunities and operational process-development needs; propose and implement alternative manufacturing methods.
- Monitor and evolve tooling requirements, propose investments in future equipment, and lead improvement groups to resolve non-conformities.
- Act as the Development team’s point of contact for pieces made in the workshop; structure the research and experimentation needed to realize new products.
- Validate technical and material choices, including quality, dimensions, and conformity.
- Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety, and hygiene rules; develop a prevention culture and implement measures to improve working conditions.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree or higher education focused on mechanics, industrial processes, or metallurgy.
- At least 6 years of experience in a production, methods, or industrialization environment.
- Experience in settings combining high technical standards, small-series production, métiers d’art, or precision craftsmanship is an advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Operational mindset, strong shop-floor presence, and ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to support change and build buy-in.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
- Rigor and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and follow-up capabilities.
- Technical curiosity and capacity for innovation.
- Interest in information systems such as APS and ERP.
- Interest in artisanal and hands-on work.
Skills
Experience
At least 6 years in a production, methods, or industrialization environment.
Education
Engineering degree or higher education focused on mechanics, industrial processes, or metallurgy.
Workplace
This position is based in Pantin, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
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Culture
Puiforcat fosters a culture of elegance and precision, where employees are encouraged to embrace creativity and innovation. The brand values its heritage while continuously striving for excellence, offering a collaborative and supportive workplace that celebrates both individual and collective achievements.
About Cerulean
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