shop manager

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION:

Reports To: President and Project Manager and Millwork Engineer
Schedule: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, Typical hours per week 40-50
Compensation: Salary + Performance Pay
Benefits: 10 Days PTO after 3 months, Paid holidays

NINE THIRTEEN’S MISSION:

To build lasting relationships by honoring the art of our craft through the talents and ingenuity of fine craftsmen

ROLE SUMMARY: The Shop Manager (SM) is assigned a portfolio of projects. The SM is the primary responsible party for planning, sourcing materials, assigning/tracking shop tasks and ensuring that the assigned projects deliver on time, within budget and to Nine Thirteen Interiors quality standards. The SM leads, manages and coordinates the efforts of all parties involved in shop fabrication.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS PROFILE:

  • Knowledge and experience in architectural millwork fabrication, installation, and design

  • Has a strong desire to accept the role of managing a custom woodshop and the willingness to advance the shop, assist with team growth and the drive to dedicate strong effort to the company mission

  • Keen ability to collaborate with managerial teams including engineers, project managers, field carpenters, and suppliers

  • Ability to effectively plan, sequence, and prioritize operational tasks in order to meet schedule demands 

  • Must have a wide range of wood products knowledge in order to accurately procure, mill and prepare and oversee products before delivery for installation and finish with a good eye for detail and quality

  • Solid understanding and ability to adapt to production schedule changes

  • Knowledge and understanding of machinery upkeep, maintenance and safe operation

  • Anticipate by thinking long term, proactively, and creatively to avoid delays and maintain quality

  • Must be able to lead, work by example and train those willing to learn and advance in a team atmosphere

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Meet with Production Manager and Engineer/Draftsperson to review projects

  • Ensure that the shop has the proper inventory to effectively fabricate products

  • Decide what resources are required (materials, supplies, tools) and make sure they are available on time

  • Manage inventory and organization of consumables 

  • Pro-actively produce mock-ups and samples for client meetings

  • Liaise among different departments, e.g. suppliers, installers, deliveries

  • Be the last seal of approval for all work leaving the shop

  • Work with team to estimate and track labor budgets

  • Assist and motivate the team through leadership 

  • Review worker performance and make recommendations

  • Identify training needs and continuing education opportunities

  • Maintain tools and machinery and keep a clean a safe working environment

  • Read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings

  • Be responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment

  • Keep the company mission in the forefront of your work and be an example of positive company culture

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Install complex door units

  • Install pocket door framing and hardware

  • Install up to 3 piece crown moldings

  • Install multi piece casings and baseboards

  • Ability to thoughtfully layout and build site built storage for basic and complex closets

  • Layout and install complex wall paneling of all types

  • Install complex entry door units

  • Install complex built-ins

  • Install complicated hardware

  • Layout and install coffered ceilings

  • Install basic stair, stringers, skirts, treads, risers, mouldings, straight handrails, baluster layouts

  • Build simple cabinets including doors & drawer installation

  • Layout and install complex columns and beams (recessed/raised panels, decorative mouldings)

  • Ability to teach up to Support Carpenter level

  • Keep the company mission and core values in the forefront of your work and be an example of positive company culture values in the forefront of your work and be an example of positive company culture