General Manager-Cabinet Shop - Southern Pride Custom Cabinets

Southern Pride Custom Cabinets (SPCC) is seeking an experienced General Manager for its Cabinet Shop in Madison, AL

Mission:

Ideal candidate must have experience in the cabinet construction industry, supervisory/lead, sales scheduling services and design/drafting knowledge. General Manager will meet with customers, participate in the conceptual development of a cabinetry projects, and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation. Ability to improve efficiency, production, maintain quality/safety standards, operating budgets, and maintain staffing.

Responsibilities:

• Manage/lead supervisor operations/ shop foreman and shop labor by managing employees, coach-train new/existing employees and overall daily shop operations
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses as needed
• Approve/review scheduling production, manufacturing cabinets and installation schedules
• Understanding company product lines, equipment machinery, assembly standards, and installation techniques
• Enforcing quality assurance standards and safety protocols
• Creating/directing sales/design staff for accurate production and installation as required
• Maintaining shop oversight equipment, tools and company vehicles
• Producing daily cut lists
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction and installation problems.
• Monitoring material flow, procurement, scrap, operating budget, pricing/promotions
• Resolve and communicate delays and find ways to always improve - use problem resolution skills with clients and employees.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, sub-contractors, clients, and supervisors. Respond to emails and inquiries in timely manner.
• Manage, hire and fire cabinet field crew, installers; oversee timecards

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• AS or advanced degree /certifications a plus. 5 years plus of verifiable hands-on field and/or shop experience in cabinetry, woodworking millwork or other construction trade required Working knowledge of shop equipment (including CNC router & machines) and processes. Edge bander, Beam saw knowledge a plus
• 3 years plus supervising or managing cabinet shop, bench carpenters, millwork, construction/trim work or equivalent staff
• Skilled in building positive partnerships and working collaboratively with cross-functional business teams. Experience in design/sales.
• Ability to read and comprehend architectural drawings and technical specifications required.
• Expert knowledge with installation of product
• Experience working with Cabinet Vision
• Possess excellent organization and multi-tasking skills; must demonstrate ability to manage several activities at once, organize/prioritize work to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Knowledge of plastic laminates, veneers and melamine's as well as Quality Control of products being fabricated are required are a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively and be deadline oriented.
• Proficiency in MS Office products, including MS Outlook, basic Excel and use of email

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.