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 risk-shared pilot projects. We are looking for Production Managers to handle pilot project buildouts as a means to refining OSE production capacity. This is our intended means to self-sustaining enterprises based on collaborative, ethical 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 Rapid Prototyping 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