Shop Foreman - TX (Custom Casework and Millwork MFG

WoodJobs • Rockwall, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Shop Foreman to oversee daily operations in a commercial cabinet manufacturing facility specializing in plastic laminate-clad cabinets. This individual will be responsible for coordinating production schedules, reviewing shop drawings, managing materials, supervising shop employees, and ensuring projects meet quality standards and deadlines. The ideal candidate has hands-on knowledge of cabinet manufacturing and experience managing a cabinet shop, preferably one producing plastic laminate-clad commercial cabinetry. This role requires a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, attention to detail, effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead a production team while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency. The shop has employees operate equipment, so direct machine operation is not required. However, an understanding of how the equipment works and how it fits into the production process would be a significant advantage.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• English required; Spanish bilingual ability is a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience managing or supervising a cabinet shop.
• Experience with plastic laminate-clad commercial cabinetry preferred.
• Experience supervising hourly shop employees; managing 20+ employees is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of cabinet construction, shop drawings, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with CNC routers, edge banders, dowel machines, C-clamp machines preferred, Plastic laminate application and commercial cabinet assembly processes.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on knowledge of cabinet manufacturing.
• Experience managing a cabinet shop, preferably one producing plastic laminate-clad commercial cabinetry.
• Understanding of how equipment works and how it fits into the production process.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production progress, resolve daily issues, ensuring quality standards while jobs meet deadlines.
• Supervise shop employees, coordinate with department heads, and manage staffing.
• Review shop drawings, identify issues, and determine cabinet construction methods.
• Manage production schedules, job priorities, punch-list items, and trucking.
• Improve quality control, production efficiency, and overall shop operations.
• Perform laminate and material takeoffs and coordinate material ordering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed