Workshop Manager

Kickstart 2022 with this exciting opportunity to join a growing team in Los Angeles with global reach.

We made our name making great products for live touring events that our customers love. Get to know us more: www.fiascocases.com

When Covid-19 slowed down the events industry we diversified into work from home desks and are continuing to push into new product lines: www.workfromhomedesks.com

We have our own manufacturing spaces in Cambridge, New Zealand and Los Angeles, California. Products that we develop in Cambridge are often made the next day in LA.

About the role:

We are seeking a methodical and detail oriented manager to join our Torrance team. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure our manufacturing operations in Los Angeles are running like clockwork and exceeding production targets.

Ideal candidates will have an active interest in manufacturing technology and a passion for people.

Day to day this involves leading a manufacturing team on the shop floor by looking ahead to efficiently navigate the variables of continual production. Additionally this role is the glue to Fiasco LA operations, working to unify everyone at the Fiasco site as well as attending to operational aspects such and building, vehicles and facilities.

Our manufacturing methodology is centred around CNC routers and premium quality Baltic birch plywood.

We aim to foster a collaborative on-site team environment where people love coming to work.

Secondary responsibilities:

• Recruit, hire and manage the employment of manufacturing roles in collaboration with the Production Manager.
• Procurement and maintenance of material inventories
• Support continual product improvement by working with design staff to optimise product detail for production efficiency.
• Maintain H&S guidelines for manufacturing operations specifically covering high risk machinery

Benefits and perks:

• High level equipment - Apple Computer / iPhone / EarPods
• WFH Desk for your home upon joining.
• Healthcare.
• IRA Plan.
• Work as part of a small, agile and creative team.
• Freedom to seek improvement and implement your ideas.
• Great team and working location.
• Potential travel to New Zealand

Key Competencies:

• Has a proven history of making things and an interest in innovation.
• An understanding of CNC based manufacturing techniques.
• Extensive people management experience
• An attitude open to gaining understanding, i.e the ability to understand and then solve any challenge.
• Seeks to develop a professional, proactive problem solving skill set that adds value to the Fiasco team.
• Delivers work consistently in a timely manner and to the appropriate standard.
• Demonstrates great interpersonal skills (communication, listening and reliability)
• Proactively seeks improvement opportunities.
• Operates with high level of integrity and trustworthiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing roles and management.

or

• Diploma or degree in management.

or

• A proven track record of being generally clever.

Don't be afraid to break from the standard application format & sell yourself to us. Be sure to check out our website - fiascocases.com to understand who we are and what we are about then tailor your application accordingly. Address your application and cover letter to Ron Kessels.

We believe in rewarding a job well done! Our compensation plan allows a top performer to earn $65K+ within the first 12 months and beyond that as they progress in their career.

Applicants for this position must have the right to work in California.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
All new employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19