Cabinetry Operations Lead - Scale & Improve

The Brewer Company; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Company is seeking a General Manager to lead day-to-day operations for a cabinetry-focused manufacturer. You will oversee sales/design through production, ensure safe, on-time delivery, and manage profitability while protecting craftsmanship and culture.

The ideal candidate drives transformative change, develops people, and scales operational excellence with a hands-on leadership style and a strong focus on quality and customer experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in cabinetry, millwork, woodworking manufacturing, or closely related custom fabrication environment (with responsibility for operations, production, or general management).
• Working knowledge of the product lifecycle: estimating/sales, design & engineering (CAD), material procurement, production (cut/edge/assemble/finish), delivery, and installation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, set expectations, and drive accountability in a hands-on environment.
• Strong understanding of job costing, gross margin drivers, and operational levers that impact profitability (labor, material yield, rework, throughput, schedule adherence).
• Experience implementing process improvements and/or leading change initiatives (systems, workflow, quality, safety, or organizational structure).
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and specifications; strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Proficiency with common business tools (Excel/Google Sheets, email, scheduling/project tracking); ability to learn and optimize ERP/MRP and CAD/CAM-related workflows.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to job sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business: Set clear priorities and operating rhythms (daily/weekly/monthly) that align sales, design, and production to deliver on commitments.
• Operational execution: Own on-time delivery, quality, safety, and productivity across the shop and field; remove bottlenecks and ensure smooth handoffs between functions.
• Production management: Oversee scheduling, capacity planning, shop workflow, and labor allocation; ensure drawings, cut lists, machine programs, and bills of material are accurate and released on time.
• Quality & craftsmanship: Establish and enforce quality standards, inspection points, and corrective actions; reduce rework, warranty issues, and jobsite punch lists.
• Customer experience: Ensure strong communication and issue resolution; partner with sales/project management to set expectations, manage change orders, and protect margins.
• Financial performance: Manage P&L results, job costing discipline, pricing/margin adherence, cash flow awareness, and expense control; deliver regular reporting and forecasts to ownership.
• People leadership: Hire, coach, and develop supervisors and team members; build accountability, teamwork, and a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Transformative change: Lead process improvement initiatives (e.g., standard work, 5S, lean flow, visual management, KPI dashboards) and implement scalable systems for growth.
• Systems & data: Improve estimating-to-production data integrity (ERP/MRP, project tracking, inventory control, CAD/CAM, scheduling tools); standardize documentation and version control.
• Vendor & material management: Strengthen supplier relationships; improve purchasing, lead times, material availability, and inventory accuracy to support reliable production.
• Safety & compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable regulations; maintain training, incident investigation, and corrective actions; promote a proactive safety culture.
• Facility & equipment: Maintain shop equipment readiness (e.g., CNC, edgebanders, dust collection, finishing systems); plan preventative maintenance and capital improvements.
• Strategic support: Contribute to growth strategy, market positioning, and capacity expansion; provide recommendations on product offerings, lead time policy, and service model.

Skills

Leadership

Product lifecycle knowledge

Team leadership

Cost awareness

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Excel/Google Sheets

Driver's license & travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, engineering, construction management, or equivalent

Tools

CAD/CAM

ERP/MRP

Excel/Google Sheets

Scheduling/Project tracking

Job description

Brewer Company is seeking a General Manager to lead day-to-day operations for a cabinetry-focused manufacturer. You will oversee sales/design through production, ensure safe, on-time delivery, and manage profitability while protecting craftsmanship and culture.

The ideal candidate drives transformative change, develops people, and scales operational excellence with a hands-on leadership style and a strong focus on quality and customer experience.