Door Production Lead

Peoplify LLC; Longwood (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-oriented work environment

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Unico Building Supply of Florida, Inc. in Sanford, FL is seeking a Door Production Lead to join our growing operation. This is a hands-on working lead role, coordinating daily priorities, maintaining quality, and keeping doors moving on schedule.

You will work directly with the team building, machining, and assembling interior and exterior door units, while leading by example and stepping into the work daily. Strong preference for door production experience and leadership capability.

Qualifications

• Experience in door manufacturing, door assembly, millwork, carpentry, or a related production environment.
• Hands-on experience using woodworking tools and production equipment.
• Ability to read measurements, production orders, and door specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to perform hands-on production work throughout the day.
• Dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while helping guide and support other production employees.

Responsibilities

• Build, machine, and assemble interior and exterior door units.
• Assemble prehung doors, including jamb preparation, hinge installation, and hardware preparation.
• Operate saws, routers, door machinery, and other production equipment.
• Perform accurate measurements, cuts, and machining based on production orders.
• Build custom and special-order door units.
• Help coordinate daily production assignments and priorities.
• Train and support employees on proper assembly techniques and equipment use.
• Monitor production progress and address issues that could delay orders.
• Inspect completed door units for correct sizing, handing, machining, and assembly.
• Identify production errors and help reduce rework and material waste.
• Communicate material shortages, equipment issues, and production concerns to management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.

Skills

Door manufacturing experience

Hands-on woodworking tools

Read measurements & specs

Mechanical aptitude

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Lead and guide teammates

Tools

Saws

Routers

Door machinery

Job description

Door Production Lead

Unico Building Supply of Florida, Inc. | Sanford, FL

$25-$28 per hour, based on experience

Full-Time | Hands-On Production Leadership

Build Doors. Lead the Team. Keep Production Moving.

Unico Building Supply of Florida, Inc. is seeking an experienced Door Production Lead to join our growing Sanford operation.

This is a hands-on working lead position for someone who knows door production, takes pride in quality workmanship, and can help keep a production team organized and productive.

You will work directly alongside the team building, machining, and assembling interior and exterior door units while helping coordinate daily priorities, maintain quality standards, and keep orders moving on schedule.

This is not a desk-only supervisory role. We are looking for someone who leads by example and is comfortable stepping into the work every day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build, machine, and assemble interior and exterior door units
• Assemble prehung doors, including jamb preparation, hinge installation, and hardware preparation
• Operate saws, routers, door machinery, and other production equipment
• Perform accurate measurements, cuts, and machining based on production orders
• Build custom and special-order door units
• Help coordinate daily production assignments and priorities
• Train and support employees on proper assembly techniques and equipment use
• Monitor production progress and address issues that could delay orders
• Inspect completed door units for correct sizing, handing, machining, and assembly
• Identify production errors and help reduce rework and material waste
• Communicate material shortages, equipment issues, and production concerns to management
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment

What We're Looking For

Required

• Experience in door manufacturing, door assembly, millwork, carpentry, or a related production environment
• Hands-on experience using woodworking tools and production equipment
• Ability to read measurements, production orders, and door specifications
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to perform hands-on production work throughout the day
• Dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently while helping guide and support other production employees

Preferred

• 2+ years of door manufacturing or millwork production experience
• Experience building prehung interior and exterior doors
• Knowledge of hinge routing, lock boring, jamb assembly, and door machining
• Previous experience as a production lead or senior shop employee
• Familiarity with residential production-builder door packages
• Experience operating automated or semi-automated door machinery

Why Join Unico?

Unico is continuing to grow its Florida operations, and this position offers the opportunity to grow with the business.

You will have the ability to make a direct impact on production quality, efficiency, and team performance while continuing to work hands-on in the trade.

We offer:

• $25-$28 per hour, based on experience
• Full-time employment
• Team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Opportunity to take on additional leadership responsibility as the production department grows