Production Manager – Cabinetry Manufacturing
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
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.
OntarioCA and Houston TX(On-site)
- 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.
- 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; technical vocational trade school or engineering-related education preferred.
- 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.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Frequently perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
- Ability to lift carry push and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Manual dexterity required for assembling detailed cabinetry components.
- Join a growing manufacturer investing in operational excellence and long-term growth.
- Play a key leadership role with the opportunity to shape production processes and manufacturing strategy.
- Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas and technical expertise will directly influence operational success.
- Lead modernization and continuous improvement initiatives that have a measurable business impact.
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- 401(k) with company participation
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee referral program
- Additional company-sponsored benefits