Operations Manager - Cabinet Manufacturing

Closet Factory (Cheshire, CT)

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience managing pre-production, production, and installation operations.
  • Strong understanding of cabinet manufacturing processes and workflows.
  • Experience building and implementing operational systems and accountability measures.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with Cutrite, CNC equipment, panel saws, edge banders, and related machinery.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all phases of operations from pre-production to installation.
  • Lead and manage shop employees, production teams, and installation crews.
  • Develop and implement processes, systems, SOPs, and KPIs to boost efficiency.
  • Review project drawings and specifications to ensure production readiness.
  • Coordinate project scheduling, materials, labor, and timelines.
  • Maintain quality standards throughout manufacturing and installation phases.
  • Identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment across design, engineering, and production teams.
  • Opportunity to lead and build effective systems and processes for growth.
  • Hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced cabinet manufacturing industry.
  • Focus on quality standards and customer satisfaction throughout projects.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our cabinet manufacturing operation from pre-production through installation. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for driving efficiency, quality, accountability, and customer satisfaction while building the systems and processes needed to support company growth.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee all phases of operations, including pre-production, production, and installation.
  • Lead and manage shop employees, production teams, and installation crews.
  • Develop and implement processes, systems, SOPs, and KPIs to improve efficiency and accountability.
  • Review project drawings, specifications, and cutlists to ensure production readiness.
  • Coordinate scheduling, materials, labor, and project timelines.
  • Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout manufacturing and installation.
  • Identify operational bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with design, engineering, sales, and production teams to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Resolve production, installation, and customer service issues as they arise.
  • Oversee shop equipment, tools, vehicles, and facility operations.

Qualifications
  • Proven experience managing pre-production, production, and installation operations.
  • Strong understanding of cabinet manufacturing processes, shop workflow, and installation.
  • Experience building and implementing operational systems, workflows, and team accountability measures.
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Experience with Cutrite, CNC equipment, panel saws, edge banders, and related machinery required

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a builder of systems and people, not just a manager. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, drives accountability, improves processes, and ensures projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.

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