Workplace Operations Manager

Furientis•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

America is critically deficient in production of defensive munitions- we currently produce shipborne interceptors in the few hundreds per year while our adversaries are producing offensive threats in the tens of thousands per year. Furientis was started to help solve this problem- introducing a new class of cost-effective, high production rate, interceptor missiles. We're seeking motivated individuals who internalize this problem and are eager to apply their past experience in similar industries (aerospace, defense, automotive/racing, robotics) and out of the box thinking to solve this problem for the US and its allies. About the Role We’re looking for a highly organized, proactive Workplace Operations Manager to help keep our facility, team, and leadership operating at a high level. This is a high-ownership role at a fast-moving aerospace hardware startup. You’ll be responsible for many of the operational functions that keep the company running smoothly day-to-day — from managing workplace logistics and vendor coordination, to supporting executive scheduling, planning events, and maintaining a world-class working environment. The ideal candidate is resourceful, detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and excited to work in a dynamic startup environment where priorities evolve quickly. You should be equally comfortable coordinating a VIP customer visit, managing contractor schedules, booking founder travel, or making sure the shop and office remain fully stocked and operational. You’ll work closely with company leadership and play a key role in scaling the company’s workplace operations as we grow.

Requirements

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute reliably in a fast-paced environment
High level of ownership, responsiveness, and follow-through
Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
Comfortable interacting with executives, customers, vendors, and technical teams
Experience coordinating facilities, workplace operations, vendors, or office logistics
Ability to operate independently with minimal direction
Proficiency with scheduling, calendar management, and common business software tools
Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information professionally
Must be a U.S. Person.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at a startup, aerospace company, hardware company, or manufacturing environment
Experience supporting founders or executives directly
Experience coordinating office builds, site expansions, or contractor-driven projects
Familiarity with shop-floor or industrial work environments
Experience planning events, customer visits, or recruiting coordination
Strong operational instincts and systems-thinking mindset
Experience managing purchasing, vendor relationships, or workplace budgets
Experience building processes and operational infrastructure in a growing company

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day workplace and facility operations across office and shop spaces
Coordinate vendors, contractors, maintenance providers, utilities, and other operational services
Maintain supplies, consumables, snacks, and workplace inventory to ensure the facility stays fully operational and organized
Coordinate VIP visits, customer tours, recruiting visits, and internal company events
Support executive scheduling, calendar management, travel coordination, and meeting logistics for company leadership
Help coordinate site planning, facility improvements, and expansion-related logistics
Track operational needs proactively and drive solutions with minimal oversight
Assist with invoice processing, vendor payments, and routine operational administrative tasks
Maintain a clean, professional, high-functioning workplace environment
Provide broad operational support across the company as new needs arise