We are seeking to hire a Full-time Shop Operations Manager to orchestrate a variety of aspects of our fabrication facility and production process. The ideal candidate will have previous experience managing a fabrication shop, have the ability to effectively juggle a large array of tasks across multiple timelines, and possess basic fabrication skills. This position reports to the Director of the Project Management Office while directly supervises the Facilities Team.‍

‍Job Type: Salary Exempt, Full-Time

Pay: $48,000 - $64,000/ year, based on experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

‍Building Maintenance

• Supervise all aspects related to the functionality of the building and coordinate the necessary repairs, including electricity, water, HVAC, and roof leaks.
• Communicate with the Property Manager and contractors to ensure necessary maintenance is performed.

Inventory & Maintenance

• Oversee the management of tool inventory & tool crib.
• Oversee the management of consumable inventory (fasteners, adhesives, abrasives, sheet goods, etc.).
• Coordinate maintenance of all tools, including large shop equipment (lathe, mill, CNC, table saw, Kuka robot arm, etc.).
• Oversee the maintenance of company vehicles and forklifts including cleanliness, inspections, and/or registrations. 

Health & Safety Protocols

• Maintain a safe work environment free of hazards and ensure first aid stations are well-stocked & current.
• Inform and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Hold safety meetings as outlined in the safety manual and perform random safety checks.

Incoming/Outgoing Product Logistics

• Ensure incoming deliveries are safely received, accurately labeled, and stored or distributed in a timely manner.
• Oversee the management of daily pick-ups and deliveries with driver(s).
• Ensure that outgoing items are artfully wrapped, packed, loaded, and secured for transport.

Facilities Team Management

• Use project management software to organize and delegate task lists for the facilities team.
• Participate in a team culture in which all team members are willing to assist one another.
• Encourage an “ask if you don’t know” approach to problem prevention.

General Shop Upkeep

• Maintain a tidy and organized shop with effective storage to maximize available space.
• Assist fabricators in moving projects from one fabrication department to another.‍

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of warehouse and/or shop management experience.
• Extensive experience with employee management, warehouse principles, construction materials, tools, inventory management, and safety.
• Experience operating a forklift, company vehicles, and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and vendors, show initiative, and fit into an interdepartmental environment.
• Ability to maintain an even temperament under tight deadlines and stressful conditions.
• Ability to work well with others to create and maintain a positive work environment.
• Willingness to get dirty, to do any task that needs doing, and to work alongside team members to get the job done.
• Willingness to work longer days, nights, or weekends to meet project deadlines.
• A clean driving record and valid driver's license.
• Ability to remain standing approximately 80% of the time.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, squat, and reach.
• Ability to work in areas that are not always climate controlled.

‍Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available with 50% company contribution
• Paid time off and 8 paid holidays
• 401k match after 1 year of employment
• Yearly PPE allowance

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the job and the general nature and level of work to be performed. This description is not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Rootlab is an equal employment opportunity workplace.