Floor Manager – Production Shop

Wtimber; Exshaw; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 6 months

RRSP matching after 12 months

Paid vacation

Location near Canmore

Job summary

Woodpecker in Exshaw, Alberta is seeking an experienced Floor Manager to oversee daily shop operations and act as the key link between the Production Manager and the floor team.

You will lead 6–10 staff, ensure strict quality control, coordinate with drafting, project management, installation, and CNC, and maintain safe, efficient workflows in a timber framing environment near Canmore.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production shop management experience.
• Direct timber framing, custom woodworking, or cabinetry ops.
• Ability to read engineered drawings and solve production challenges.
• Strong communication across drafting, management, and site teams.
• First Aid and WHMIS certifications are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a shop crew of 6–10 staff, ensuring safety and productivity.
• Act as liaison between Production Manager and floor team.
• Perform thorough quality control of timber joinery and components.
• Oversee loading, unloading, packaging, and dispatch of finished goods.
• Coordinate with drafting, project management, install, CNC, and QC teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Technical Knowledge

Communication Skills

Logistics & Safety

Job description

Salary: Starting at $80,000 based on experience

We are seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and leadership-driven Floor Manager to oversee daily shop operations and serve as the essential link between our Production Manager and the floor team in our Exshaw, Alberta shop (close to Canmore, Alberta).

Responsibilities

At Woodpecker we create enduring timber frame legacies by merging traditional German and Canadian timber frame joinery with cutting‑edge technology and a strong commitment to green building, efficiency, and sustainability.

As the Floor Manager, you will bring proven shop management expertise and technical knowledge that adds immediate value to our leadership team. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will manage a crew of 6–10 floor staff, drive rigorous quality control, streamline workflows, and ensure seamless coordination between production, drafting, project management, and installation teams.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Shop Leadership & Crew Management: Lead, mentor, and supervise a shop crew of 6–10 production staff. Drive daily productivity, assign tasks, and maintain a safe, positive, and efficient shop floor.
• Link Between Management & Floor: Serve as the hands‑on liaison between the Production Manager and the floor team, ensuring clear communication, operational efficiency, and timely execution of production schedules.
• Quality Control (QC) & Precision: Execute thorough quality control checks across all shop‑cut timbers, joinery, and finished components to guarantee exact adherence to specs and drawings.
• Logistics & Material Handling: Oversee all loading, unloading, packaging, and dispatching of finished timber packages to ensure items are safely packed and delivered on schedule.
• Cross‑Departmental Collaboration: Work and correspond closely with key teams and specialists, including:
• Drafting Team: Clarifying details on cut lists and technical drawings.
• Project Manager: Aligning shop schedules with overall project timelines.
• Install Manager & On‑Site Crew: Responding quickly to site requests and addressing field adjustments.
• CNC Operator: Coordinating timber processing, cut orders, and machine scheduling.
• Customer Material Sampling: Oversee the material sampling process for client reviews, including producing custom timber and finish samples hands‑on when required.
• Equipment & Fleet Maintenance: Oversee and schedule preventative maintenance and repairs for all shop vehicles, machinery, CNC equipment, and material‑handling tools.

Qualifications

Who You Are: Experience & Qualifications

• Proven Experience: 5+ years of experience in managing and running a production shop environment.
• Industry Focus: Direct experience in timber framing, custom woodworking, or cabinetry shop operations is strongly preferred.
• Leadership & Team Management: Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, and direct a shop team.
• Technical & Process Knowledge: Strong technical background with the ability to read engineered drawings, solve production challenges, and bring fresh industry insight to the team.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively collaborate across drafting, management, and site installation teams.
• Logistics & Safety: Reliable transportation for daily travel to our Exshaw shop. First Aid and WHMIS certifications are considered assets.

What We Offer

Grow with Woodpecker

• Key Leadership Role: Full‑time, long‑term permanent position supporting company growth and team development.
• Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive wage reflecting your years of experience and management expertise.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health and dental benefits package available after 6 months.
• Salary: Starting at $80,000 based on experience.
• RRSP Matching: Program starts after 12 months of employment.
• Paid Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Work Location: Based in our Exshaw production shop, surrounded by the beautiful Canadian Rockies near Canmore and Banff.