OSE Production Manager

Introduction

OSE currently has 6 machines nearing product release status, including tractor, power cube, soil pulverizer, CEB press, CNC torch table, and 3D printer. These may currently be deployed with early adopters who fund refinements in the form of collaborative, risk-shared pilot projects. We are looking for Production Managers to handle pilot project buildouts as a means to refining OSE production capacity - as a means to self-sustaining enterprises based on collaborative production.

General

• Posted June 8, 2013
• Seeking up to 12 candidates
• 40 hour per week commitment required
• Unique partnership opportunity as an ethical lifestyle investor, not employment. *Includes possibility of non-voting equity stake where OSE is the majority owner.
• Requires 2 week crash training program in hands-on fabrication skills

Role Requirements

• Developing, equipping, and managing a production and prototyping workshop
• Managing production runs of heavy equipment, precision machines, CNC equipment, and electronics
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to write and pitch business plans
• Unique opportunity for a risk-shared, venture philanthropy-funded engagement; $4k/month guaranteed seed money for the first 3 months, with payment thereafter of 50% of net earnings - up to $60k/year without benefits

To Apply

• Send your resume, Video of Interest, and 3 references
• Writing a business plan is the application requirement - based on a discussion of applicant's interests.
• Candidate needs to demonstrate proficiency in organizational skills and community management by developing a design for a select open source fabrication machine via Design Sprints

Required Skills

OSE believes strongly that life experiences and abilities may not necessarily match up with on-paper credentials. The following is a list of our preferred qualifications, however, we are flexible depending on the individual candidate's fit with our organization and their respective role.

• Project Management
• Production management
• CAD and CAM experience
• Fabrication and Machining experience
• Part sourcing and supply chain development
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Alignment with collaborative, open culture