Custom Cabinet Shop ManagerEstimator

NW Recruiting Partners; Monroe (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NW Recruiting Partners seeks an experienced Custom Cabinet Shop Manager / Estimator in Snohomish, WA to run daily shop operations, estimate cabinetry projects, and coordinate with clients and production teams. The role combines hands‑on leadership with technical estimating and strong communication in a fast‑paced shop environment.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in cabinetry or millwork, CNC exposure, and proven supervisory capabilities to ensure on‑time, quality project completion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in custom cabinetry, woodworking, millwork, or a similar shop environment.
• Experience estimating custom cabinetry, woodworking, millwork, or related projects.
• Experience communicating directly with clients, contractors, designers, or project stakeholders.
• Experience operating cabinet shop machinery; CNC experience preferred.
• Prior lead, supervisory, or management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of cabinet fabrication, assembly, materials, hardware, labor, and production sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, plans, cut lists, and specifications.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic equipment or production issues.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable balancing estimating, client communication, hands‑on production, and team leadership.
• Strong communication skills and ability to keep production moving in a fast‑paced custom shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Run daily cabinet shop operations, including workflow, priorities, scheduling, and shop organization.
• Prepare estimates for custom cabinetry and woodworking projects, including labor, materials, hardware, and production time.
• Communicate with clients regarding project scope, timelines, questions, changes, and expectations.
• Manage production from project intake/engineering handoff through fabrication, assembly, quality review, and completion.
• Operate shop machinery and support hands‑on production as needed.
• Read and interpret drawings, plans, cut lists, and project specifications.
• Coordinate work for cabinet makers, CNC operators, and assembly team members.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.
• Maintain quality standards for craftsmanship, fit, finish, and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot production issues, equipment concerns, or drawing/specification questions.
• Partner with ownership, design, engineering, and vendors to clarify details and support successful project execution.
• Support materials planning, purchasing coordination, and communication around raw materials, hardware, and components.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, reduce waste, strengthen estimating accuracy, and improve shop efficiency.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop environment.
• Provide coaching, direction, and feedback to team members.
• Strong communication skills and ability to keep production moving in a fast‑paced custom shop environment.

Skills

Cabinetry

Estimating

Client communication

Team leadership

CNC experience

Shop machinery

Reading drawings

Production scheduling

Quality control

Problem solving

Tools

Shop CNC equipment

Job description

Custom Cabinet Shop Manager / Estimator

Snohomish

Responsibilities

• Run daily cabinet shop operations, including workflow, priorities, scheduling, and shop organization.

• Prepare estimates for custom cabinetry and woodworking projects, including labor, materials, hardware, and production time.

• Communicate with clients regarding project scope, timelines, questions, changes, and expectations.

• Manage production from project intake/engineering handoff through fabrication, assembly, quality review, and completion.

• Operate shop machinery and support hands‑on production as needed.

• Read and interpret drawings, plans, cut lists, and project specifications.

• Coordinate work for cabinet makers, CNC operators, and assembly team members.

• Monitor production schedules and ensure projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.

• Maintain quality standards for craftsmanship, fit, finish, and accuracy.

• Troubleshoot production issues, equipment concerns, or drawing/specification questions.

• Partner with ownership, design, engineering, and vendors to clarify details and support successful project execution.

• Support materials planning, purchasing coordination, and communication around raw materials, hardware, and components.

• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, reduce waste, strengthen estimating accuracy, and improve shop efficiency.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop environment.

• Provide coaching, direction, and feedback to team members.

• Strong communication skills and ability to keep production moving in a fast‑paced custom shop environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in custom cabinetry, woodworking, millwork, or a similar shop environment.

• Experience estimating custom cabinetry, woodworking, millwork, or related projects.

• Experience communicating directly with clients, contractors, designers, or project stakeholders.

• Experience operating cabinet shop machinery; CNC experience preferred.

• Prior lead, supervisory, or management experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of cabinet fabrication, assembly, materials, hardware, labor, and production sequencing.

• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, plans, cut lists, and specifications.

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic equipment or production issues.

• Organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable balancing estimating, client communication, hands‑on production, and team leadership.

• Strong communication skills and ability to keep production moving in a fast‑paced custom shop environment.

Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 + Profit Sharing