Production Manager

D&T Cabinets, Inc. is an established custom cabinetry manufacturer specializing in high-quality kitchens, vanities, closets, built-ins, and architectural woodworking.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to oversee the daily operations of our manufacturing facility.

Job Description

The Production Manager will be responsible for managing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, on schedule, and to our quality standards.

The ideal candidate has extensive woodworking experience, strong leadership abilities, and excellent organizational skills. This individual must be capable of managing employees, coordinating production schedules, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing practical solutions.

This is a hands-on management position. While the primary responsibility is overseeing production, the manager must be willing and capable of working alongside employees when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Assign work to employees and monitor daily progress.
• Coordinate production through cutting, machining, edgebanding, assembly, and finishing.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement solutions.
• Ensure materials, drawings, and equipment are ready before production begins.

Employee Supervision

• Supervise, train, and coordinate shop employees.
• Establish clear daily production goals and expectations.
• Monitor employee productivity and performance.
• Maintain accountability, workplace discipline, and safety standards.
• Provide hands-on assistance and technical guidance when necessary.

Quality Control

• Ensure cabinetry is manufactured according to approved shop drawings and specifications.
• Inspect work throughout the manufacturing process.
• Identify and correct manufacturing errors.
• Maintain high standards of craftsmanship and finished product quality.
• Minimize rework and material waste.

Operational Efficiency

• Improve manufacturing workflows and overall productivity.
• Monitor labor hours and identify opportunities to reduce production costs.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are properly maintained.
• Coordinate material requirements with purchasing.
• Implement procedures that improve production consistency.
• Provide regular production updates to ownership.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cabinetry, woodworking, or architectural millwork manufacturing.
• Previous experience supervising or managing production employees.
• Strong knowledge of cabinet construction and manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed cabinet shop drawings.
• Hands-on experience with woodworking machinery and equipment.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to assist with hands-on production work when necessary.

Preferred:

• Experience with CNC machinery, panel saws, and edgebanders.
• Experience with custom residential cabinetry manufacturing.
• Familiarity with production scheduling and tracking systems.
• Experience improving shop efficiency and employee productivity.
• Knowledge of Mozaik or similar cabinet manufacturing software.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive, dependable leader who takes ownership of production schedules, holds employees accountable, solves problems independently, and consistently looks for ways to improve efficiency.

The successful candidate will balance hands-on technical expertise with strong management skills to ensure our manufacturing operation runs smoothly, efficiently, and with minimal day-to-day supervision.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person