Job Description Job Description
We are a construction firm specializing in high value residential and commercial construction and specialize in the design & fabrication of custom-made furniture & cabinetry. We have our own in-house cabinet shop and take pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship, quality finishes, and custom cabinetry that meets the highest standards.
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Cabinet Shop Manager to run our cabinet shop operations, lead our team, and ensure projects are completed on time and to our quality standards.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage daily shop operations: Oversee all cabinet shop activities from planning and fabrication to finishing, delivery, and installation.
- Lead and supervise employees: Assign tasks, manage workloads, monitor productivity, and hold team members accountable for performance and deadlines.
- Oversee cabinet manufacturing: Ensure expertise in cabinet construction, custom millwork, material selection, shop drawings, cutting, assembly, and finishing.
- Coordinate installations: Plan and supervise cabinet installations at residential and commercial job sites, ensuring proper fit, alignment, and finish quality.
- Manage schedules and deadlines: Coordinate shop production with project managers, general contractors, and field crews to keep projects on schedule.
- Maintain quality control: Inspect work throughout the production process to ensure accuracy, craftsmanship, and compliance with project specifications.
- Manage materials and inventory: Monitor material usage, coordinate purchasing needs, and minimize waste and production delays.
- Solve problems: Identify and resolve production, fabrication, and installation issues efficiently.
- Safety Compliance: Ensure equipment, tools, and work areas are properly maintained and safety procedures are followed.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on experience in high-end cabinet manufacturing and installation, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Comprehensive knowledge of cabinet design, fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, finishing, and installation.
- Deep expertise in millwork techniques, woodworking machinery (CNC routing, edgebanders, table saws), and premium finishing proceses.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage, motivate, and hold employees accountable.
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, plans, and construction documents.
- Excellent organizational, scheduling, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record of managing shop labor resources to hit tight deadlines across multiple concurrent projects.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills to effectively coordinate between shop craftsmen, project managers and clients.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs comfortably and stand/walk on the cabinet shop floor for extended periods.
