Operations Manager - Woodworking

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Our Company is seeking a highly organized, solution-focused Operations / Production Manager to lead our custom cabinet and millwork team. If you’re a natural problem-solver who can keep people and projects moving smoothly, this is a great opportunity to make an impact in a growing shop.

About the Role:

As our Operations / Production Manager, you'll take charge of daily shop operations—planning workloads, solving challenges on the fly, and leading a skilled team to deliver top-quality cabinetry and millwork on time. You’ll be the bridge between design, production, and installation, ensuring everything runs efficiently and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage daily workflow for shop staff and production schedules
• Lead and motivate a team of cabinetmakers, finishers, CNC operators, and installers
• Solve production and scheduling issues as they arise—quickly and effectively
• Review drawings and coordinate with designers, project managers, and installers
• Keep jobs moving smoothly through the shop from raw material to final finish
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment
• Track job progress and adjust resources as needed to meet deadlines
• Ensure high-quality standards are met on every job
• Identify bottlenecks and create systems to improve shop efficiency

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven leadership experience in a shop or production environment (cabinetry or millwork a plus)
• Minimum 2 + years of experience leading in multi-staff environments
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities
• Ability to multitask, stay calm under pressure, and think ahead
• Comfortable reading and interpreting shop drawings
• Hands-on understanding of wood production processes, tools, and materials
• Familiarity with software such as Buildertrend, CAD, or similar is a bonus

What We Offer:

• Salary starting $55k based on experience
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Stable, full-time work with a supportive team
• A leadership role with real growth potential
• The chance to shape and improve how our shop runs
• Percentage bonuses based on performance