About the Role
We're a custom wood furniture business looking for a highly organized Operations Manager to serve as the right hand to our COO. This is a ground-level operations role — you'll keep the shop running smoothly, help manage projects and inventory, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. Woodworking experience is not required; what matters is that you're sharp, organized, and can jump into new systems quickly.
Responsibilities
- Manage organization and storage of raw wood materials and shop inventory
- Oversee inventory management and maintain accurate stock records
- Log incoming purchase orders into the Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Support project management coordination to keep jobs on schedule
- Ensure employees are accurately logging hours to projects
- Monitor and manage the COO's email inbox, flagging priority items and ensuring timely responses to correspondence
- Operate forklift for receiving and organizing materials
- Learn and utilize our project management platform (Monday.com) to track tasks and workflows
Requirements
- Valid forklift certification (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Strong computer proficiency — comfortable with email, spreadsheets, and picking up new software
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-starter who takes ownership without needing to be micromanaged
Nice to Have
- Experience in a manufacturing, shop, or trades environment
- Familiarity with inventory or project management software
Compensation
Competitive hourly wage, commensurate with experience.
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
