Carpenter Foreman - (Cabinetry)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, is seeking a Carpenter Foreman (Cabinetry) to lead a custom woodworking shop. You will supervise a skilled crew, plan production, read blueprints, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, a valid Texas driver’s license, and the physical ability to handle heavy objects. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., onsite only.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Six years of relevant experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license with clean driving record and at least three years of U.S. driving history.

Responsibilities

• Production Management: planning, organizing, and monitoring cabinetry staff workflow to meet deadlines.
• Quality Control: final inspections to ensure high quality before delivery.
• Team Leadership: supervising and mentoring staff, assigning tasks, resolving performance issues.
• Technical Oversight: reading and interpreting blueprints to guide cabinet construction.
• Inventory & Logistics: managing stock levels and ordering supplies as needed.
• Safety Compliance: enforcing OSHA safety protocols and maintaining equipment.
• Measures and cuts cabinets from blueprints for others to assemble.
• Orders material based on blueprints or verbal instructions.
• Keeps the carpenter shop clean and organized.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Title: Carpenter Foreman - (Cabinetry)

Division: Facility Services

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $63,052 - $74,178

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Summary

The Carptener Foreman leads the day-to-day operations of a custom woodworking facility, ensuring projects are delivered with precision, on schedule, and within budget. This role oversees a skilled team of craftsmen, manages workflow from blueprint to finished product, and enforces rigorous quality standards. The foreman is also responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, monitoring inventory and materials, and serving as the key liaison between design and production teams to resolve technical challenges and drive efficiency.

Work Hours are Monday - Friday 7 A.M. to 4 P.M. Position is required to exert physical effort during a portion (up to 4 hours) of a normal work shift in handling objects over 50 pounds.

• Production Management:Planning, organizing, and monitoring the workflow of cabinetry staff to meet project deadlines.
• Quality Control: Conducting final inspections on finished pieces to ensure they meet high-quality standards before they leave the shop.
• Team Leadership: Supervising and mentoring team members, assigning daily tasks, and handling conflict resolution or performance reviews.
• Technical Oversight: Reading and interpreting complex blueprints and schematics to guide the construction of custom units.
• Inventory & Logistics: Managing material stock levels and ordering supplies, tools, or hardware as needed for upcoming jobs.
• Safety Compliance: Enforcing OSHA safety protocols and ensuring all machinery is properly maintained and operated.
• Measures and cuts out cabinets for other carpenters to assemble.
• Orders material based off blue prints or verbal instructions.
• Keeps the carpenter shop clean and organized.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Six years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade or Technical School.
• Commercial carpentry experience.

Department-specific Requirements

• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and meet Baylor College of Medicine's driving eligibility requirements, including a clean driving record and a minimum of three years of U.S. driving history.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.