Production Manager – Cabinetry Manufacturing
About The Position
Our client is a growing manufacturer of premium, high-quality cabinetry serving residential and commercial construction markets. They are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily operations across the production and assembly floor while driving safety, quality, efficiency, and team performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who is equally comfortable leading people, operating CNC equipment, improving production processes, and partnering with engineering on product specifications. The ideal candidate is passionate about operational excellence and enjoys building scalable manufacturing systems in a growing organization.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of cabinetry manufacturing and woodworking processes.
- Hands-on experience operating CNC equipment, with setup, tooling, and programming experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, shop drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
- Proven success improving, retooling, and scaling production lines in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing production teams in a fast-paced operation.
- Experience with production scheduling, workflow management, and Lean or continuous improvement principles.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Ability to prioritize competing production demands while maintaining high standards.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Five or more years of manufacturing or production management experience.
- Cabinetry, woodworking, or related manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Hands-on CNC operating experience required; setup and programming experience preferred.
- Previous supervisory or production leadership experience required.
- Experience interpreting engineering and design drawings.
- Lean manufacturing, process improvement, or production scaling experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Technical, vocational, trade school, or engineering-related education preferred.
- Setup, tooling, and programming experience with CNC equipment strongly preferred.
- Cabinetry, woodworking, or related manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Setup and programming experience with CNC equipment preferred.
- Lean manufacturing, process improvement, or production scaling experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop production and assembly teams to consistently achieve production goals.
- Coordinate daily production schedules, staffing, and workflow to meet customer delivery commitments.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC machinery, including tooling, setup, and production efficiency.
- Evaluate, improve, and scale manufacturing processes, layouts, and workflows to support continued business growth.
- Read and interpret engineering and shop drawings while collaborating with engineering and design teams to improve product specifications and manufacturability.
- Monitor product quality throughout production and ensure finished products meet company standards and customer expectations.
- Foster a culture of workplace safety by promoting and enforcing best practices.
- Provide hands-on support with cabinet assembly, custom modifications, and production activities when needed.
- Partner closely with production, finishing, quality, and engineering teams to resolve issues and improve operations.
- Analyze production performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and throughput.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company participation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee referral program
- Additional company-sponsored benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
