Specialty Millwork Program Supervisor

Career Opportunities with the Lynden Door Family of Companies

Role: The Specialty Millwork Program Supervisor shall uphold the Lynden Door Statement of Purpose through exemplary leadership of the Specialty Millwork Program, promoting a culture of safety, exceptional quality and craftsmanship, productivity, continuous improvement, and customer service. This will be realized through hands-on woodworking expertise, effective communication, consistent execution of standard operating procedures, developing people and refining production processes.

This role oversees the day-to-day operations of the Specialty Millwork Program and is responsible for supervising 1-3 working leads and 6-20 production team members. The ideal candidate brings strong millwork, cabinetry or fine woodworking skills and the leadership ability to guide others to the same standard.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Specialty Millwork Program, from order review through fabrication, assembly, finish preparation and shipment.
• Review shop drawings, specifications and customer orders for specialty and custom millwork; resolve build questions, material requirements and potential issues before work is released to the floor.
• Determine build methods, sequencing, and jigs and fixtures for custom and low-volume products to achieve consistent quality and efficient throughput.
• Provide hands-on technical direction on layout, joinery, assembly, fitting and finish preparation; step in to build, repair or troubleshoot complex pieces when needed.
• Oversee material selection and use, including hardwood species, grain and color matching, veneers, and drive good yield practices to minimize waste.
• Coordinate with sales, estimating, purchasing and scheduling on feasibility, lead times, material availability and program priorities.
• Help grow the program by evaluating new products, processes, tooling and equipment.

• Manage the efficiency of startup and shutdown of program work centers.
• Review daily production performance of program work centers to target.
• Lead problem solving efforts to address production abnormalities in the program.
• Manage time and attendance records for team members and approve time off requests.
• Establish production (capacity) standards and labor estimates for specialty millwork work centers and products.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• With Maintenance Leadership, coordinate preventive maintenance requirements, repairs and tooling replacement to optimize uptime.
• Experience safely setting up and operating woodworking machinery; CNC experience a plus.
• Experience in the millwork industry and wood products manufacturing preferred.
• Formal training (apprenticeship or trade school) and familiarity with AWI Architectural Woodwork Standards preferred.
• Applied knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints).
• Positive attitude, servant's heart, flexible and adaptable.
• Commitment to communicate and collaborate successfully with employees, customers, vendors and others to create a positive and productive business.
• Reflect our Statement of Purpose authentically to our community.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
• Commitment to contribute, grow and succeed in a team environment.