Woodworks Floor Manager

Job Title

Woodworks Floor Manager/Supervisor

Woodworks

Hourly/FT

$38 - $45 per hour

Director of Woodworks

The Woodworks Floor Manager oversees daily operations at Silver Maple Woodworks' Cabinet Shop. This role includes supervising cabinetmakers, managing the workflow from start to finish, and providing hands‑on training for team members of all skill levels. The Woodworks Floor Manager ensures smooth operations, maintains high‑quality standards, and offers technical guidance, problem‑solving, and decision‑making support. They create a productive, safe, and collaborative work environment, ensuring all projects meet client specifications and are completed on time.

• Direct Supervision:
  Serve as the primary supervisor and authority figure for all Cabinet Maker positions at the Cabinet Shop, providing clear direction, accountability, and leadership.
• Daily Oversight:
  Maintain constant presence and oversight of all floor activities, ensuring team members are working efficiently, safely, and according to specifications.
• Work Direction:
  Assign daily tasks and responsibilities to team members based on project priorities, individual skill levels, and production requirements.
• Decision‑Making Authority:
  Make real‑time decisions regarding production issues, resource allocation, quality concerns, and workflow adjustments.
• Performance Oversight:
  Monitor individual and team performance continuously, providing immediate feedback, correction, and recognition as needed.
• Accountability Management:
  Hold team members accountable for quality standards, safety protocols, production deadlines, and professional conduct.

• Hands‑On Training:
  Personally train and mentor all cabinet makers, demonstrating proper techniques, best practices, and the "Silver Maple Way" standards of craftsmanship.
• Performance and Skill Assessment:
  Evaluate each team member’s performance and skill levels and identify areas for improvement and development.
• Training Program Development:
  Create and implement structured training programs for entry‑level cabinet makers, ensuring systematic skill progression.
• Coaching:
  
  Provide ongoing coaching and correction during daily operations, ensuring continuous improvement and skill refinement.
• Technical Instruction:
  Teach proper use of all woodworking tools, equipment, and machinery, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Knowledge Transfer:
  Facilitate knowledge sharing between experienced and entry‑level team members to build overall team capability.

• Complete Workflow Supervision:
  Oversee the entire production workflow from material preparation through final finishing, ensuring smooth transitions between all stages.
• Production Scheduling:
  Plan, coordinate, and adjust daily production schedules based on project deadlines, material availability, and team capacity.
• Bottleneck Elimination:
  Actively identify and eliminate workflow bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or obstacles that impact production.
• Process Optimization:
  Continuously evaluate and improve production processes to maximize efficiency and quality output.
• Work Prioritization:
  Determine project priorities and ensure the team focuses efforts on the most critical tasks and deadlines.
• Progress Monitoring:
  Track project progress throughout the day and make necessary adjustments to keep projects on schedule.
• Resource Coordination:
  Manage material flow, tool availability, and workspace organization to support efficient workflow.

• Quality Oversight:
  Inspect work at all stages of production to ensure every piece meets Silver Maple Woodworks' quality standards.
• Standards Enforcement:
  Enforce quality control measures and hold team members accountable for maintaining high standards of craftsmanship.
• Project Identification:
  Identify quality issues early in the production process and take immediate corrective action.
• Final Approval:
  Review and approve completed work before it leaves the floor or proceeds to installation.
• Rework Management:
  Supervise and guide the necessary rework to ensure defects are corrected…