Manager Of Making Jobs

Just be Woodsy

Manager of Making

About Just be Woodsy

Just be Woodsy is a call to action to celebrate and make better use of the trees being cut down in the city of Toronto and elsewhere. We focus on taking logs that the city of Toronto cuts down due to their downtown forestry operations and make furniture and other items from this incredible resource. We are a small socio-environmental company that is aiming to grow and make an impact. By building efficient, user-friendly and innovative systems, we aim to connect Torontonians with the urban forest and improve our relationship with nature.

In January 2024, we will be moving from our studio at 772 Warden Avenue to 55 Milne Avenue, a 10,000 square foot facility, where we will look to scale our business. Currently, we have a truck for retrieving logs, a mill for cutting lumber, a radio frequency vacuum kiln to dry wood, and a full wood studio for fabricating furniture and other items.

of Manager of Making

This role is designed to lead Woodsy’s Maker team while also joining in on the making of projects. Specifically, the role will be to manage and oversee the roster of projects the studio has on the go, ensuring that they are done efficiently, to specification and with a high degree of quality. Reporting directly to the team lead - Robert. This role will also be part of converting designs into production plans in collaboration with Robert.

Additionally, overseeing equipment maintenance and ensuring the fabrication floor is well maintained and looked after is key.

Qualifications

Just be Woodsy requires someone with a positive attitude, with attention to detail and eye for quality. This role will also require the use of google sheets, so strong interest in and skills for data acquisition, organization, manipulation and architecture are very important. Working as a manager of people is central to this role, so experience in managing people, personalities, holding people accountable, maintaining a high standard for work ethic while also being approachable and understanding is key. Additionally, a very strong grounding in woodworking and woodworking skills will be vital.

Culture Notes

Just be Woodsy strives to bring together people who are passionate about making our city better.. We are currently a small, but mighty team that takes on a lot to make a difference, so we expect strong work ethic and self-starting enthusiasm from each team member in order to grow and expand our impact. Professionalism in the way of organizational skills, punctuality, empathy and respect are all key qualities we expect our team to exude. We value being here for one another, so we want team members to be clear communicators who are open and honest at all times. Woodsy is also a company built on ideas and opportunities, so we encourage all team members to keep open minds and to bring forward thoughts, ideas, and opportunities that could be of interest!

Words to Live By

• Efficiency is empowering, rushing is sloppy - be present in pressure, but not overtaken by it!
• Strong organization and clear communication can take extra time, but always pays off.
• Pay attention to detail, in both your work and in the wood.
• Celebrate the wood, celebrate your work, celebrate your team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicating with makers and ensuring tracking, observations and learnings of projects are being captured on our worksheets. This is done on a daily basis.
• Ensuring inventory is kept updated.
• Converting designs/quotes to production plans
• Ensuring the equipment is maintained
• Ensuring the projects are done efficiently and to a high standard
• Ensuring the production space is tidy and organized.
• Communicating and assigning plans to a roster of makers
• Doing efficient, high quality work yourself as a maker

Requirements

• Proficient at google sheets or excel
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work with a team and guide them as a leader
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

Your Goals, Likes, Needs:

TBD

Start date: ASAP

Pay and Time

35 hrs per week @ $25/hr

Use of woodworking equipment and discounted and/or free access to wood is an option

6 month initial placement