Cabinet Shop Manager for Custom Cabinetry Forte Interiors Design Build Lansdowne, PA Job Details Full-time | Contract $30 - $45 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Millwork tools for woodworking Production schedule optimization Moving Managing carpenter teams Driver's License Supervising experience Construction plans CNC router Construction drawing review Attention to detail Production planning Millwork Mentoring Wood construction materials Furniture manufacturing facility experience Training Building materials production team management Production scheduling Custom carpentry builds Team motivation (leadership skill) Full Job Description Forte Interiors Design Build is a mid-sized company that specializes in the manufacturing and design of high-end custom-made furniture and cabinetry for residential projects. We're looking for an experienced

• Cabinet Shop Manager
• to lead our Philadelphia location.

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience (10+ years) in cabinet making and/or woodworking, along with a track record of supervising a shop floor, managing production schedules, and holding a team to a high standard of craftsmanship. This is a working leadership role — the Cabinet Shop Manager oversees projects and cabinet makers while staying actively hands-on with building, sourcing, and assembling cabinetry, furniture, and project components. This role involves coordinating across our two locations, with projects primarily getting installed at our Palm Beach, FL outfit. Full-Time. Eligible candidates must have the following requirements:

• What You'll Do
• Oversee daily shop operations, including production scheduling, workflow, and staffing assignments
• Supervise, train, and mentor cabinet makers and shop staff to maintain consistent quality and productivity
• Actively build, assemble, and finish custom cabinetry, furniture, and project components alongside the shop team
• Source materials, hardware, and supplies, working directly with vendors to secure quality and pricing
• Review shop drawings, elevations, and cut lists to ensure jobs are built to spec before production begins
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, and the installation team to keep projects on schedule
• Coordinate production timing and logistics between the Philadelphia and Palm Beach locations, ensuring finished work ships out for installation on schedule
• Manage material and hardware ordering, inventory levels, and vendor relationships
• Enforce quality control standards, inspecting work in progress and finished pieces for fit, finish, and accuracy
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols
• Troubleshoot production issues and proactively communicate solutions to leadership
• Manage equipment maintenance schedules and oversee proper use/care of shop machinery and tools
• What We're Looking For
• 10+ years of professional cabinet making/millwork experience, including prior supervisory or shop management experience
• Strong understanding of cabinet construction, materials, hardware, and production sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, elevations, and cut lists with precision
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and hold a team accountable
• High attention to detail — quality and fit matter
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills to keep production on track
• Professional communication and reliability
• Valid driver's license and dependable transportation
• Ability to lift, move, and safely operate shop equipment and machinery
• Ability to learn and/or operate a CNC router alongside team members Drug Free Workplace Health Benefits, Profit Sharing, Dental and Vision.

Paid Vacation Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of management experience do you have?

Experience:

cabinet building: 10 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Lansdowne, PA 19050 (Required)

Work Location:

In person