Precious Metal Control Manager in Castel San Pietro

MISSIONThe Precious Metal Control Manager's mission is to provide business assurance that all precious metal on site is accounted for — continuously, accurately, and to a full metal balance. The job holder will report directly to the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and will act as a second line of control, independently challenging the design, integrity, and application of controls covering metal custody, movement, and accountability — from receipt and secure storage, through every internal transfer, process step and metal recovery, to dispatch and return of customer-owned metal. The Precious Metal Control Manager will also drive continuous improvement in metal control and provide management with clear insight into metal at risk, variance trends, and control effectiveness regularly.Main Activities And ResponsibilitiesMetal Accountability & BalanceIndependently assure the site metal balance across the full cycle for each metalVerify fine-weight tracking, assay/sampling/moisture treatment consistency, and integrity of weighing/assay controlsMonitor and challenge process loss tolerances set by Production, IT and FinanceControl Design & Operating EffectivenessReview, challenge and validate the control framework for custody, movements, adjustments and inventory trackingDrive data quality and support migration from ad hoc tools (e.g. Excel) to proper systemsAssess control effectiveness cyclically, flagging gaps and control driftConfirm authorisation routes, audit trails, and segregation of duties for all movementsIndependent Testing & VerificationTest movements, transfers and adjustments against procedureConduct spot checksVerify third-party and customer-owned metal positions independentlyChallenge first-line assertions rather than relying on self-reported dataInventory Monitoring & ReconciliationVerify timely, accurate capture of inbound/outbound movements with vaulting operationsOversee reconciliation between physical stock, system records and metal accountsValidate the cycle count programmeVariance & Loss InvestigationDocument control breaches and investigate variances to root causeEscalate suspected loss/tampering and track corrective actionsPhysical Inventory CountsSupport planning and independently validate semi-annual physical countsEnsure separation between first-line execution and independent verificationReport outcomes, variances and adjustmentsSecurity, Access & CustodyReview access controls to secure areas/vaults; challenge access listsVerify custody handover at every shift/area boundaryAssess control impact of new processes/equipment before go-liveSupport insurer, customer and regulatory security requirementsProcess Improvement & GovernanceIdentify and propose improvements to policies, procedures and system controlsPartner cross-functionally (Production, Finance, Logistics, Quality, IT) to close diversion/error opportunitiesContribute to shop-floor metal-control culture and trainingReporting & Stakeholder EngagementReport regularly to CRCO, CEO, ExCo and factory/functional leadership on balance, variance, loss, inventory accuracy and control resultsEscalate metal-at-risk and control failures with recommendationsAct as SME across departments on metal controlSupport internal, external and customer auditsRequired Education And ExperienceBachelor's or master's degree in a technical field (e.g. Engineering, Chemistry)Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering or another industrial fieldProven experience in inventory control, material control, or a related function within a manufacturing or factory environmentExperience in control design, inventory reconciliation, and process improvement in an industrial environmentQualifications, Skills And ExperienceGood knowledge of English required; Italian speaking is strongly preferredStrong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilityExcellent attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and data reviewsAbility to work independently, prioritize tasks, and communicate findings clearly across functionsProactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and risk mitigationAssertive personality with the capability to interact with top managementSwiss, EU national or holder of a valid work permit in Switzerland #J-18808-Ljbffr