Plant Manager of Woodworking Shop

Closet Factory

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

Qualifications

  • 3+ years managing a production team in cabinetry or similar fields.
  • Hands-on knowledge of cabinet construction and related machining processes.
  • Proven ability to cultivate accountability and retain skilled team members.
  • Analytical approach using production data and key performance indicators.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
  • Effective communicator across departments and with company leadership.
  • Experience with production or ERP scheduling software is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach a small team of experienced craftspeople.
  • Ensure all jobs are completed accurately and on time for installation.
  • Develop and enforce operational processes for productivity and safety.
  • Monitor and report on labor efficiency, material use, and cost management.
  • Act as the liaison between the shop and other departments to resolve issues.
  • Contribute to planning for future capacity and resources as the company expands.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off along with holiday leave.
  • Direct line to ownership with real decision-making power.
Full Job Description
Production Manager - Custom Cabinetry & Closet Shop

Closet Factory Bay Area | Full-time, on-site | Salary + performance bonus

Closet Factory Bay Area is the largest custom storage company in the region: Focused in-house woodworking shop that builds every job we install.
What you'll own
  • The team. Lead, schedule, coach, and hold accountable a small, experienced crew, including senior craftspeople with decades in the trade. Set clear expectations, run daily huddles, and build a shop where people know what's expected and want to show up.
  • The output. Every job complete, correct, and on time for installation, every day. You'll be measured on on-time completion, rework rate, and first-visit install success.
  • The systems. Build and enforce the processes the shop runs on: production scheduling, material flow, quality checkpoints, maintenance, safety, and cleanliness. Where a process doesn't exist, you create it. Where it exists but isn't followed, you fix that.
  • The numbers. Own shop labor efficiency, material yield, and cost control. Track it, report it weekly, and drive it down.
  • The relationships. Be the shop's voice with Sales, Design, Installation, and Purchasing. Problems get solved across departments, not thrown over the wall.
  • The future. Help the management team plan capacity, equipment, and staffing as we add crews.
Who we're looking for
  • 3+ years managing a production team in cabinetry, millwork, closets, furniture, or another wood products shop
  • Hands-on knowledge of cabinet construction, CNC/panel processing, edgebanding, finishing, and assembly - enough to earn the respect of veteran craftsmen and to train newer ones
  • A track record of leveling up a small team: you've built accountability where there wasn't any, and you've done it without losing good people
  • Comfortable with data. You use production reports and KPIs to run the floor, not gut feel
  • Fluent in English and Spanish (required)
  • Strong communicator who works well with peers in other departments and with ownership
  • Experience with production/ERP scheduling software is a plus
What we offer
  • Competitive base salary plus a bonus tied to shop performance
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k)
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • A direct line to ownership, real decision-making authority, and a growing company where the results of your work are visible on the trucks every morning

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