Wood Shop Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Retail First, Inc. is hiring a Wood Shop Manager to lead our millwork, cabinetry, and display fabrication team.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Wood Shop Manager to oversee the daily operations of our woodworking facility. This role requires expertise in millwork, commercial cabinetry, retail display fabrication, and CNC machining
. You will be responsible for managing production schedules, supervising a team of woodworkers, ensuring quality control, and maintaining safety standards.

• Oversee daily wood shop operations to ensure production efficiency and quality control.
• Lead a team of woodworkers, CNC operators, and assemblers
  , providing training and direction.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and CNC cut files for custom millwork and retail display production.
• Operate and manage woodworking machinery including CNC routers, panel saws, edge banders, jointers, and planers.
• Ensure on-time project completion by developing schedules and coordinating workflow.
• Maintain inventory of wood, laminates, veneers, and finishing materials while overseeing procurement.
• Implement and enforce OSHA safety standards and shop best practices.
• Work closely with design and engineering teams to refine product specifications and manufacturing methods.

• 2+ years of experience in woodworking, millwork, or commercial cabinetry fabrication.
• Experience leading a wood shop or production facility.
• Proficiency with CNC machinery and woodworking tools.
• Ability to manage production timelines and coordinate multiple projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of joinery, finishing techniques, and material properties.
• Experience in retail fixture or custom display manufacturing is a plus.