Cabinetry & Millwork Door Department Supervisor Exclusive Woodworking, Inc. - 3.5 Waukegan, IL Job Details Full-time $35 - $40 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Project team coordination CAD software Wood joining Manufacturing management Cabinet joining Cabinet maker experience Power tools for woodworking Tooling Residential construction experience Managing production or assembly teams English Final product assembly (woodworking) Supervising experience Professional development support Machine operation safety procedures Construction drawing review Production planning Team training Millwork Machining equipment Training machine operators Wood construction materials Blueprint reading Collaboration with manufacturing teams Technical training Residential carpentry Building materials production team management Shop-based carpentry Cross-functional communication Production troubleshooting Full Job Description Company Overview Exclusive Woodworking manufactures custom cabinetry and fine architectural millwork on Chicago's North shore in Waukegan, Illinois. We are seeking an experienced Door Department Supervisor to lead a hands-on team producing custom doors, panels, and related components for residential projects. Job Overview This hands-on supervisor manages daily production, maintains project schedules, promotes workplace safety, and verifies that work meets high-quality standards before advancing to the next department. Reporting to the Production Manager, the role combines woodworking, team training, production planning, technical problem-solving, and coordination with Drafting, Layout, Finishing, and other shop departments. Duties Assign and sequence daily work for cabinet doors, panels, house doors, wall panels, face frames, and related custom components; communicate priorities, expected labor hours, and completion due dates. Work alongside the team when needed, due to schedule constraints, employee absences, etc. Answer construction and layout questions, train employees in machining, assembly, and quality standards using efficient methods and safe practices. Inspect work during production and before handoff; use feedback from Finishing and other departments to reduce mistakes, rework, and delays. Coordinate labor, materials, drawings, tooling, and machine availability with the Production Manager; identify schedule risks early and adjust workflow when needed. Oversee safe operation and routine maintenance of table saws, shapers, molders, clamps, and other department equipment; keep the work area clean and organized. Plan solid-lumber and specialty-tooling needs, monitor inventory, and coordinate orders or repairs with Purchasing and the Production Manager. Provide technical input to Drafting and Layout, perform door or panel layout when needed, and use AutoCAD drawings to verify dimensions and construction details. Coach employees, document training and performance, assist with reviews, and improve department procedures, production methods, and labor-hour estimates. Requirements Substantial hands-on experience building custom cabinet doors, panels, and architectural millwork in a residential millwork shop. Ability to lead and train a shop team while maintaining high standards for craftsmanship, productivity, and safety. Strong knowledge of woodworking machinery, joinery, solid lumber, shop drawings, and accurate door and panel layout. Working knowledge of AutoCAD for reading drawings, checking dimensions, and printing full-scale details. Clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate work across departments and solve production issues promptly. Join us to lead a passionate team dedicated to craftsmanship excellence! We're committed to fostering a safe work environment where innovation meets tradition—delivering outstanding results on every project while supporting your professional growth.

Pay:

$35.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 45.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of supervisory experience do you have assigning and sequencing daily work for cabinet doors, panels, house doors, wall panels, face frames ? how many years of experience do you have in the safe operation and routine maintenance of table saws, shapers, molders, clamps and other woodworking machinery? How many years of experience do you have planning solid-lumber and specialty tooling needs? Do you have substantial hands-on experience building custom cabinet doors, panels and architectural millwork in a residential millwork shop?

Experience:

woodworking, joinery, solid lumber and door & panel layout: 10 years (Preferred)

Language:

fluent English (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Waukegan, IL 60087: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person