Floor Manager

Creative Works, Inc. • Indianapolis, IN

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Creative Works is seeking a hands-on Floor Manager to lead a satellite production shop specializing in the production of one core product. This role focuses on managing daily operations, people, quality, and production output. The ideal candidate will balance craftsmanship with leadership, be comfortable working on the floor, guiding a team, solving problems, maintaining production flow, and fostering a supportive and accountable shop culture. This position requires strong emotional intelligence, solid carpentry skills, a willingness to learn, and low voltage knowledge is a significant advantage.

Requirements

• 3+ years in previous leadership, supervisor, team lead, or floor management experience preferred
• Previous experience in carpentry, woodworking, fabrication, assembly, production, or a related hands-on trade
• Ability to read and interpret basic build documents and production instructions
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift materials as needed
• Comfortable using common shop tools and equipment safely
• Basic computer skills for accessing documents, tracking time, and communicating production updates
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions when leadership is not onsite
• Willingness to learn Creative Works’ production standards, product details, and internal processes
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Willingness to learn new products, processes, tools, and systems
• High emotional intelligence
• Hands-on problem solver
• Strong carpentry, fabrication, or assembly skills
• Ability to lead by example and jump into the work when needed
• Punctual and reliable
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain urgency without sacrificing workmanship
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset
• Organized, proactive, and able to keep a production area moving efficiently

Nice To Haves

• Low voltage knowledge is a major plus

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of a satellite production shop focused on one specialized product
• Lead employees to meet production goals and quality expectations
• Perform hands-on carpentry, assembly, repair, low voltage wiring and production work as needed
• Ensure team members understand priorities, deadlines, and expectations
• Maintain production flow by identifying bottlenecks, solving problems, and communicating needs clearly
• Read and follow build documents, shop drawings and production notes
• Ensure products are built consistently, safely, and according to established standards
• Inspect work throughout the production process to verify quality, fit, finish, and completeness
• Train team members on all shop standards
• Promote a positive work environment
• Lead well with different personalities, resolve issues, and keep morale healthy
• Track progress, communicate production status, and report risks or delays in a timely manner
• Maintain inventory and communicate material shortages
• Use computers or software systems to access build documents, track time, update production information, and communicate status
• Follow and enforce all company safety procedures and shop expectations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, ancillary, & pet insurance coverage opportunities available
• Employee Assistance Program, EAP
• 401K opportunities available, Standard Safe Harbor Match
• Employee Discount Program
• Generous PTO Plan
• Parental time for the birth or adoption of a child
• Several paid holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off to serve at a 501(c)3 charitable organization on behalf of the company
• Onsite fitness facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees