Entrepreneur in Residence

Job Requirements and Skills:

Role

We are looking for an entrepreneur-in-Residence who will anchor and elevate the organizations production and operational ecosystem. This is a high-ownership, execution-centric role designed for someone who brings strategic clarity, strong analytical thinking, and hands-on leadership to a fast-scaling, craftsmanship-driven luxury atelier.

The EIR will function as a central driver of both day-to-day operational excellence and long-term process maturity—working closely with the Founder and the Chief of Staff. The ideal candidate is structured, proactive, and deeply committed to building systems that strengthen efficiency, quality, and cross-functional collaboration.

Job

1. Strong leadership and people management skills.

2. Strong production management and troubleshooting experience.

3. Proven system implementation and process design skills.

4. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

5. Experience in Creating & Implementing system & process.

Personal

1. Excellent written & verbal communication, good personality, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.

2. Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple clients or projects simultaneously.

3. Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

4. Mindset & approach to be solution-driven.

5. Adaptability, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for the brand.

Reports

Founder and COS

Major responsibilities:

Production

• Lead end-to-end production including planning, execution, quality control, and dispatch.
• Maintain uncompromising adherence to delivery timelines.
• Ensure seamless coordination between design, procurement, finishing, and logistics.
• Track KPIs — output, rework, downtime, quality parameters — and drive rapid corrective action.
• Take charge during production challenges and bottlenecks with hands-on troubleshooting.

Operational

• Anticipate risks and potential bottlenecks across production and operations.
• Conduct regular problem-solving reviews with the Chief of Staff to identify systemic challenges.
• Build frameworks that eliminate recurring issues rather than applying temporary fixes.
• Improve decision-making using data, analysis, and scenario planning.

Systems,

• Design and enforce SOPs across production, dispatch, procurement, CRM, and administration.
• Build system-driven workflows using Google Appsheet tools for higher visibility and control.
• Leverage data to identify inefficiencies, optimize resources, and strengthen operational discipline.

Team

• Lead, guide, and develop teams across production, admin, and operations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Identify skill gaps, drive training interventions, and enhance team capability.

Administration

• Oversee administrative and logistical functions including facility management, procurement, and vendor coordination.
• Ensure documentation accuracy, compliance, and cost efficiency across operational activities.

Strategic Collaboration

• Work closely with the Founders and Chief of Staff to align operational decisions with broader business goals.
• Contribute to strategic planning and support scale-up initiatives for the atelier’s growth.