Millwork and Assembly Manager

Nationwide Fab LLC; Northglenn (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Nationwide Fab Northglenn, CO is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the day-to-day millwork operations, including electrical assembly, refrigeration, and stone coordination. You will lead production, scheduling, and quality control to ensure projects are on time and within budget, while maintaining high craftsmanship and safety standards.

The role requires 5+ years in millwork/manufacturing, strong leadership, and proficiency with CAD/ERP tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience in millwork, cabinetry, woodworking, architectural woodworking, or related manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of assembly of final foodservice serving products including installation of third-party equipment with electrical, plumbing and refrigeration requirements.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling and workflow management.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, vendors, and project teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with computers and production/scheduling software; CAD experience is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of woodworking machinery and millwork manufacturing processes.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in production planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with ERP, production management, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage daily shop operations.
• Schedule production activities to meet project deadlines and customer requirements.
• Monitor workflow, labor utilization, and shop productivity.
• Coordinate with project managers, estimators.
• Manage installation teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Coordinate packing, delivery, and installation requirements as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure all millwork products meet company quality standards and specifications.
• Review shop drawings, production documents, and project requirements.
• Conduct inspections throughout the manufacturing process.
• Resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of shop equipment and machinery.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage shop tools, inventory, and material handling systems.
• Assign work based on employee skills, workload, equipment availability, and project priorities.
• Maintain high standards for craftsmanship, accuracy, fit, finish, and overall product quality.
• Inspect work throughout the production process and address quality issues promptly.
• Manage material purchasing, inventory, hardware, consumables, and shop supplies.
• Coordinate CNC, cutting, machining, assembly, sanding, finishing, and packaging operations.
• Monitor labor hours and material usage to improve efficiency and control costs.
• Track inventory levels for lumber, sheet goods, hardware, and supplies.
• Coordinate material procurement with purchasing personnel.
• Minimize material waste and manage inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate and oversee product shipping.
• Supervise, train, and mentor shop personnel, including lead craftsmen, machine operators, and assemblers.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching.
• Manage staffing requirements, scheduling, and employee development.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Enforce company safety policies.
• Conduct safety meetings and training.
• Ensure proper machine operation and use of PPE.
• Ensure materials are available to support production schedules Maintains reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, dependable, and flexible to potential schedule changes to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
• Executes each essential duty satisfactorily to perform job successfully. Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions. Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect. Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/ projects. Follows all department quality standards/criteria. Raises concerns and issues to management. Understands department’s key performance indicators (KPIs) and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team. Other duties as needed or required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

CAD

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

WORK SHIFT

First Shift (United States of America)

JOB DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY

Responsible for overseeing all. the day-to-day operations of the custom millwork and final assembly of finished manufactured equipment which includes electrical assembly, refrigeration and stone material coordination. This position leads production, employees, scheduling, quality control, materials, safety, and workflow to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to company quality standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Plan, organize, and manage daily shop operations.

Schedule production activities to meet project deadlines and customer requirements.

Monitor workflow, labor utilization, and shop productivity.

Coordinate with project managers, estimators

Manage installation teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Coordinate packing, delivery, and installation requirements as needed.

Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Ensure all millwork products meet company quality standards and specifications.

Review shop drawings, production documents, and project requirements.

Conduct inspections throughout the manufacturing process.

Resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Oversee maintenance and repair of shop equipment and machinery.

Coordinate preventive maintenance programs.

Manage shop tools, inventory, and material handling systems.

Assign work based on employee skills, workload, equipment availability, and project priorities.

Maintain high standards for craftsmanship, accuracy, fit, finish, and overall product quality.

Inspect work throughout the production process and address quality issues promptly.

Manage material purchasing, inventory, hardware, consumables, and shop supplies.

Coordinate CNC, cutting, machining, assembly, sanding, finishing, and packaging operations.

Monitor labor hours and material usage to improve efficiency and control costs.

Track inventory levels for lumber, sheet goods, hardware, and supplies.

Coordinate material procurement with purchasing personnel.

Minimize material waste and manage inventory accuracy.

Coordinate and oversee product shipping.

Supervise, train, and mentor shop personnel, including lead craftsmen, machine operators, and assemblers.

Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching.

Manage staffing requirements, scheduling, and employee development.

Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Enforce company safety policies.

Conduct safety meetings and training.

Ensure proper machine operation and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Ensure materials are available to support production schedules Maintains reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, dependable, and flexible to potential schedule changes to meet the needs of the department and the organization.

Executes each essential duty satisfactorily to perform job successfully. Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions. Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect. Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/ projects. Follows all department quality standards/criteria. Raises concerns and issues to management. Understands department’s key performance indicators (KPIs) and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team. Other duties as needed or required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

5+ years of experience in millwork, cabinetry, woodworking, architectural woodworking, or a related manufacturing environment.

Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, and specifications.

Strong knowledge of assembly of final foodservice serving products including installation of third-party equipment with electrical, plumbing and refrigeration requirements.

Strong understanding of production scheduling and workflow management.

Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, vendors, and project teams.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Proficiency with computers and production/scheduling software; CAD experience is a plus.

Extensive knowledge of woodworking machinery and millwork manufacturing processes.

Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Proficiency in production planning and scheduling.

Knowledge of quality control procedures.

Understanding of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Proficiency with ERP, production management, and Microsoft Office applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree or technical certification in woodworking, manufacturing, construction management, or related field preferred.

3+ years of supervisory or shop-management and production experience preferred.

Experience with CNC equipment and woodworking machinery preferred.

SUPERVISES

Benchmen CNC Operators Cabinet Makers Solid Surface fabricators Assemblers Electricians Finishers General Shop Personnel Outside contractors Shipping Personnel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, walking, standing, bending at the waist, twisting at the neck and waist, simple grasping, pushing and pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder, carrying/lifting up to 100 lbs. Driving a car Exposure to excessive noise when/if walking the shop floor.

COMPENSATION RANGE

$95,000 - $145,000. Salary may vary based on experience. Salary may vary based on experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Recruiting timelines vary by position; all positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

JOB TYPE

Full Time Schedule: 8-hour shift Expected hours: 40 per week

WORK LOCATION

On-Site Ability to Commute: Northglenn, CO 80233 (Required)

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Nationwide Fab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

EMPLOYER INFORMATION

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Nationwide is owned by Cambro Manufacturing. Cambro is well known throughout the food service industry as a leader in food service storage. Cambro bought Nationwide in March 2024. Cambro is an international company headquartered in Huntington Beach, CA and has manufacturing facilities in California, North Carolina and throughout Europe and Asia. Nationwide was founded by Adam Martinez in 1996. We are renowned throughout the foodservice industry as a high-quality, custom manufacturer (fabricator) of stainless steel and millwork foodservice equipment. Examples of equipment we manufacture are Sinks, Worktables, Prep Tables, Dishtables, Beverage Counters, Chef’s Counters and serving counters. We have in-house electricians who ensure any equipment installed is UL listed. We also install custom refrigeration in our counters and provide finishes for serving counters that include millwork fronts and stone tops.