Custom Cabinet Shop Manager / Estimator

Snohomish

Our client is looking for a hands-on Custom Cabinet Shop Manager / Estimator to run the daily operations of their custom cabinet shop. This person will oversee shop workflow, operate machinery, estimate projects, communicate with clients, and manage production from initial handoff through final completion.

This is a highly hands-on role for someone who understands custom cabinetry, enjoys being on the floor, and can also step into client conversations, review project details, prepare estimates, and keep work moving accurately and efficiently.

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.
  

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