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Stone Fabrication Shop Manager / Production Manager•
High-End Stone Fabrication Company:
A Cut Above Job Type:
Full-Time Compensation:
$70,000•110,000 annually
Work Location:
In Person A Cut Above is growing, and we are seeking an exceptional Stone Fabrication Shop Manager / Production Manager to help lead and scale our high-end fabrication operation. This is not simply a shop supervisor position. We are looking for a hands-on leader, problem-solver, and builder who understands stone fabrication, technology, craftsmanship, people management, and production accountability. A Cut Above produces premium custom stonework including luxury kitchens and countertops, waterfall islands, fireplaces, integrated stone sinks, bathroom applications, feature walls, outdoor kitchens, commercial surfaces, and custom architectural pieces. The Shop Manager will take ownership of the fabrication floor•from scheduling and CNC production through fabrication, finishing, quality control, and preparation for installation.
The goal:
exceptional work, delivered on schedule, with greater efficiency, less waste, fewer mistakes, and a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operation of the stone fabrication shop. Manage CNC operators, saw operators, fabricators, polishers, finishers, and material handlers. Establish daily and weekly production priorities based on project and installation schedules. Manage workflow from digital templating and programming through cutting, fabrication, finishing, QC, and staging. Oversee CNC, SawJet, bridge saw, waterjet, and related fabrication operations. Review digital templates, CAD/CAM files, drawings, slab layouts, and fabrication requirements. Identify potential problems before expensive material is cut. Oversee complex custom fabrication including fireplaces, waterfall islands, miters, integrated sinks, vanities, feature walls, and architectural stonework. Manage vein direction, bookmatching, seam placement, slab utilization, and material yield. Establish and enforce quality-control standards. Reduce re-cuts, breakage, material waste, production errors, and unnecessary downtime. Improve shop throughput, organization, workflow, and equipment utilization. Train, develop, and hold production employees accountable for quality, productivity, attendance, and safety. Coordinate closely with templating, programming, project management, sales, and installation teams. Oversee tooling, equipment requirements, preventative maintenance, and production needs. Work with management to identify staffing, equipment, and process improvements required to support continued growth. Qualifications 5+ years of stone fabrication, countertop manufacturing, or comparable production experience preferred. Shop Manager, Production Manager, Fabrication Manager, Plant Manager, or Shop Foreman experience strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of granite, marble, quartzite, quartz, porcelain, sintered stone, and premium surfacing materials. Comprehensive understanding of countertop and architectural stone fabrication. Experience with CNC stone equipment, SawJet, waterjet, bridge saw, 5-axis equipment, or comparable technology. Understanding of CAD/CAM, digital templating, and CNC production workflows. Knowledge of cutting, polishing, miters, seams, edge profiles, tooling, and finishing. Proven ability to manage skilled production employees and demanding production schedules. Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability. Excellent leadership, organization, communication, and decision-making skills. Experience improving production efficiency and reducing waste is highly desirable. Bilingual English/Spanish is highly desirable. Who We're Looking For We are not looking for someone who simply maintains a shop. We are looking for someone who makes the operation better. The right candidate can walk onto a fabrication floor and quickly understand what is moving, what is behind, where waste is occurring, where the bottleneck is, and what needs to happen next. You understand stone, machinery, people, and production. You know that preventing one bad cut on a premium slab can be more valuable than producing several jobs quickly. You balance speed with craftsmanship, hold people accountable, solve problems, and take ownership of results. When something goes wrong, you don't simply report the problem•you determine how to prevent it from happening again. How We Measure Success On-time production and installations Increased shop throughput Fewer re-cuts and fabrication errors Reduced breakage and material waste Better slab and equipment utilization Less production downtime Consistent quality control Stronger employee accountability Better coordination between production and installation Consistently exceptional finished work
Compensation & Growth Annual Salary:
$70,000•110,000, based on experience, leadership ability, technical expertise, and demonstrated production-management capabilities. Top-of-range compensation is reserved for candidates who can independently manage and improve a high-volume stone fabrication operation. Performance-based earning opportunities Long-term advancement opportunities Opportunity to build and develop a high-performing fabrication team Direct involvement in equipment, technology, staffing, and process improvements Professional development and advanced equipment training Opportunity to grow into a larger operational leadership role as A Cut Above expands Exceptional stone fabrication leaders are encouraged to apply even if their compensation expectations exceed the posted range. Why A Cut Above? A Cut Above is operating with the mentality of an aggressive, growth-focused company investing in People + Technology + Equipment + Craftsmanship + Operational Excellence. We don't want to simply become bigger. We want to become better as we become bigger. This position offers the right leader an opportunity to directly influence how our fabrication operation develops•from people and processes to technology, equipment, quality standards, and future production capacity. If you're looking to simply maintain the status quo, this probably isn't the right opportunity. If you look at a growing operation and think, "I know how to make this better," we want to meet you. About A Cut Above A Cut Above is a premier custom stone fabrication and installation company serving homeowners, interior designers, architects, builders, contractors, kitchen and bath professionals, developers, and commercial clients. Our work ranges from premium countertops and sophisticated kitchens to custom fireplaces, integrated stone sinks, luxury bathrooms, waterfall islands, feature walls, outdoor spaces, and specialized architectural stone projects. Our reputation is built on craftsmanship, precision, premium materials, technology, and exceptional customer service. We are building the team that will take A Cut Above to its next level. If you're one of the best at what you do•and want the opportunity to help build something exceptional•we'd like to meet you.
