Woodshop Operations & Safety Manager

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA seeks a full-time wood and metal shop supervisor to train, organize, and supervise shop activities while ensuring safety for students and staff. The role oversees over 25 machines, maintains records, and supports class work and research projects in a dynamic arts environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field and at least 5 years in professional/academic shops, with strong training and leadership skills and OSHA safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Studio Art, Sculpture, Furniture, etc.) or related work experience, plus at least 5 years in professional and academic/instructional shops.
• Experience using and training on woodworking and metalworking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Hires, manages, and trains 5–8 LHT employees; creates work schedules and daily task lists.
• Develops equipment and process training for staff, faculty, TA/TFs, and students; updates training to stay current with safety regulations.
• Maintains, repairs, and updates over 25 pieces of wood and metalworking equipment.
• Maintains the budget for woodshop and metal shop, orders materials, and prepares yearly overhead costs.

Skills

Staff management

Safety training

Student supervision

Training programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Woodworking equipment

Metalworking equipment

Job description

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA seeks a full-time wood and metal shop supervisor to train, organize, and supervise shop activities while ensuring safety for students and staff. The role oversees over 25 machines, maintains records, and supports class work and research projects in a dynamic arts environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field and at least 5 years in professional/academic shops, with strong training and leadership skills and OSHA safety knowledge.