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Periwinklers Millwork & Cabinetry
Plant Foreman
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What they do
A Production Plant Foreman works with the Plant Manager or Supervisor in scheduling the activities of the employees and team leaders. Meets regularly with the team leaders to communicate anticipated production sequences, to discuss potential production problems, and to provide opportunity for input on improvement of work processes and work flow. Assist in assuring quality and safety of production procedures.
$63,566 / year median in Florida
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary Periwinklers Architectural Millwork is seeking an experienced, hands-on Plant Foreman to lead the daily operations of our custom architectural woodworking facility. Reporting directly to the Owner, this position is responsible for supervising a team of approximately 10 employees while ensuring projects are produced safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to the exceptional quality standards that define the Periwinklers brand. This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys building people, improving processes, and creating a highly organized manufacturing operation capable of supporting the company's growth from $2.5 million to $5 million in annual sales.
Primary Responsibilities Production Leadership
Primary Responsibilities Production Leadership
- Direct and oversee all daily shop operations.
- Develop and maintain weekly production schedules.
- Coordinate workflow between engineering, machining, assembly, sanding, finishing, shipping and Installation.
- Balance labor resources to meet production priorities and delivery commitments.
- Monitor production capacity and remove bottlenecks before they affect schedules. Team Leadership
- Supervise, coach, and develop approximately 10 shop employees.
- Assign daily work and establish clear priorities.
- Conduct weekly production meetings and daily shop huddles.
- Train and mentor employees while developing future shop leaders.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Quality & Safety
- Maintain Periwinklers' reputation for outstanding craftsmanship.
- Ensure work meets company quality standards and applicable AWI standards.
- Minimize rework and warranty issues through proactive quality control.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workplace by enforcing OSHA requirements and company safety policies. Operational Excellence
- Improve workflow, labor efficiency, and production scheduling.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Coordinate preventive equipment maintenance and tooling requirements.
- Support inventory control and ensure materials are available when needed.
- Work closely with Ownership, Engineering, Estimating, Project Management, Purchasing, Finishing, and Installation to keep projects moving efficiently. --- Qualifications Required
- 10+ years of woodworking manufacturing experience.
- 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of architectural woodworking, cabinet construction, machining, veneering, assembly, sanding, and finishing.
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
- Proven experience with production scheduling and workflow management.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Preferred
- Experience with Innergy ERP software.
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
- Microsoft Office proficiency. Leadership Qualities The successful candidate will be:
- A servant leader who develops people
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Calm under pressure
- Quality driven
- Fair, consistent, and accountable
- A strong communicator
- Positive, respectful, and team-oriented
- Committed to continuous improvement Key Performance Measures Success in this role will be measured by:
- 95% or better on-time delivery
- Improved labor productivity and schedule adherence
- Reduced rework, waste, and overtime
- Strong safety performance
- Weekly production meetings and effective communication
- Employee development and cross-training
- Shop organization and preventive maintenance
- Continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and support company growth First-Year Expectations During the first year, the Plant Foreman will:
- Establish disciplined production scheduling and weekly production meetings.
- Improve communication between engineering, production, finishing, and project management.
- Increase labor efficiency and reduce production bottlenecks.
- Develop a cross-trained, accountable shop team.
- Implement measurable process improvements throughout the operation.
- Help position Periwinklers for sustainable growth while maintaining exceptional quality and achieving the company's profitability goals. Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Health benefits About Periwinklers Periwinklers is a premier architectural woodworking company dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship, innovative problem-solving, and outstanding customer service.