Cabinetry Manager

Job Summary

The Cabinetry Manager is responsible for the oversight of production in the cabinetry shop to ensure that the organization is operating efficiently and meeting the expectations and needs of the clientele. Additionally, the Cabinetry Manager is responsible for the sale of the organization’s custom and third-party cabinetry products. This position is responsible for strategy implementation to generate new business and maintain existing relationships with clients.

Essential Job Functions

Every effort has been made to make the job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

Operations Management

·         Ensuring all work is completed in a correct, cost-effective, and timely manner in alignment with quality requirements and specifications

·         Examining job costing as related to projects to ensure production is meeting timelines and budget requirements

·         Planning and reviewing budgets to manage costs and increase profitability

·         Oversight and completion of invoicing and scheduling for shop production and installation

·         Communication and interaction with EEC clientele from beginning of the project to the installation of the project

·         Receiving escalated matters for review and resolution

·         Scheduling and leading weekly production meetings to review schedules, timelines, processes, etc.

·         Responsible for overall quality control and assurance for cabinetry projects

·         Final inspection of projects prior to the final assembly and installation

·         Planning and reviewing budgets to manage costs and increase profitability

·         Oversight and completion of invoicing and scheduling for shop production and installation

·         Acting as a liaison with multiple departments in Earth Elements to ensure fit and finish (i.e. plumbing, hardware, appliances, slab)

Project Development

·         Complete field measurements for new projects, as needed

·         Generating drawings using AutoCAD, as needed

·         Generating conceptual designs and shop drawings for review and approval by clientele, as needed

·         Review all completed project drawings and processes with the Sr. Project Engineer for approval prior to disseminating to the shop

·         Approving finish samples prior to finishing

·         Coordinate with the Sr. Project Engineer and Shop Foreman to filter processes and procedures through to Team Leads and assigned team members

Sales Management

·         Acts as a resource to sales team for opportunities and estimates.

·         Coordinates with Marketing and Sales Development teams in the development of marketing plans and implementation of campaigns

·         Maintains and expands customer base by counseling sales development personnel; building and maintaining rapport with key customers; identifying new customer opportunities

·         Troubleshoots problems regarding products provided

·         Answers questions from the showroom and assists with complaints

·         Recommends product lines by identifying new product opportunities, and/or product, and service changes; surveying client needs and trends; tracking competitors

·         Manages client relations with Builders, Designers and Architects for the division

·         Reviews ongoing performance results to targets for the 3^rd party sales team and works to develop solutions or implements processes to support an increase in targets and goals

Safety

·         Participates in developing and updating safety policies and procedures as it relates to the shop

·         Maintains a safe work environment and notifies the appropriate parties of any safety or maintenance issues that need to be addressed

·         Notifies the HR Manager of any work-related incidences to ensure that proper safety procedures are followed

Supervisory

·         Supervises the Sales team, Sr. Project Engineer, Process Engineer, Shop Foreman, and Purchasing roles directly and the Engineering and Shop teams indirectly

·         Directs and/or assists in the performance of tasks as needed (i.e. unusual designing processes or questions, explaining procedures and processes, etc.)

·         Trains personnel in the performance of assignments, responsibilities and expectations of Earth Elements Cabinetry

·         Reviews projects prior to transport to finishing and post-finish for quality control purposes mentioned above.

·         Interviews, hires, and manages performance of supervisees

Competencies

·         Business Acumen/Development/Strategy

·         Communication Proficiency

·         Ethical Conduct

·         Leadership/Initiative

·         Organizational Skills

·         Presentation Skills

·         Quality Focus

·         Results Driven

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is responsible for directing and managing the above-mentioned positions.

Work Environment

This job primarily operates in a shop and job-site setting. This role routinely uses equipment such as computers, phones, and standard cabinetry and shop equipment such as sliding table saws, shapers, jointers, planers, routers, heavy machinery (i.e. forklifts), and hand tools such as handheld saws, grinders, measuring devices, levels, glue, etc.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and stoop, or kneel. The employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs., frequently move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs. and use of heavy machinery for equipment up to 1,000 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; additional hours and schedule changes as need for business purposes.

Travel

Travel is primarily local, up to 4-hour driving distance during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. Must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record, per insurance eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, required

·         7 years minimum of project development/management experience, required

·         5 years of supervisory experience, required

·         2-3 years of sales experience, preferred

·         Knowledge of cabinetry, box construction, solid wood joinery, carpentry and veneer work, required

·         Experience using sliding table saw, shaper, jointer, planer, routers, etc., required

·         Experience using AutoCAD, Cabinet Vision or related software, required

·         Lean certification, preferred

·         Organized, responsible, enthusiastic, and timely with a strong work ethic, desired

·         Must be able to communicate with a variety of internal and external sources (i.e. employees, clients, designers, architects, etc.)

·         Clean driving record, able to meet insurability qualifications

AAP/EEO Statement

Earth Elements, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Earth Elements complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Earth Elements expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Earth Elements’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

I have read/reviewed the job description for the position of Cabinetry Manager, acknowledge that all items are essentials to the job, understand what the job demands, and agree that I am able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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