General Manager - Electronics Manufacturing (Goleta)

About Company: Wolff Audio, founded in 2023 by legendary engineer Paul Wolff (formerly of API and Tonelux) and software entrepreneur Jared Vogt, is a professional audio manufacturer based in Goleta, California. The company fuses analog circuitry expertise with modern digital control, producing innovative tools for recording and mixing professionals. Their flagship Console ST is a fully modular analog mixing desk tailored for hybrid workflows, immersive formats, and 500-series integration, while the ProPatch 128R redefines patchbay routing through relay-based, app-controlled switching. Additional offerings include the MeMore analog cue mixer, the Collaborator headphone amplifier, and 500-series modules like the FREQ EQ, RefPre preamp, and the Tutti, a collaboration with Sunset Sound to recreate its iconic console tone. With an emphasis on sonics, usability, and adaptability, Wolff Audio aims to set a new standard in studio gear by balancing analog craftsmanship with forward-thinking design. Position Our team is small but highly skilled, and we’re scaling up production to meet growing demand. With only a handful of production staff on the factory floor, we need a General Manager who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced startup environment where everyone wears multiple hats. The General Manager will oversee daily operations of our manufacturing facility, ensuring that production, quality, and growth goals are met. This is not a “corner office” role—our ideal candidate is equally comfortable on the factory floor as in a strategic planning session. You’ll lead and mentor a small team, manage resources, and help shape the company’s operational foundation as we scale. Duties/Accountabilities • Oversee day-to-day operations of the factory and ensure production goals are met • Manage and mentor a small team of production staff, fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork • Implement and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and reporting systems • Coordinate with engineering, sales, and leadership on production planning, product launches, and inventory management • Ensure high product quality standards and compliance with safety protocols • Manage supplier relationships, purchasing, and logistics • Monitor budgets, costs, and KPIs to support company financial goals • Contribute to strategic decisions as a key member of the leadership team Required Education and Experience • Proven experience in operations management, plant management, or general management in a manufacturing environment (electronics preferred) • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate small teams • Comfortable working in a startup environment with limited resources and evolving processes • Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally • Hands-on, flexible, and proactive mindset—willing to step in wherever needed Skills, Knowledge, and Required Competencies • Comprehensive understanding of professional audio equipment, usage, and interconnects. • Knowledge of surface-mount technology (SMT) circuit board production • Familiarity with pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, and electronics assembly processes • Experience in supply chain management and vendor negotiation • Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies Forward CV to info@wolffaudio.com or reply to this post.