Cabinet Shop Manager

Job Responsibility:

Job Posting: Cabinet Shop Manager

About Us:

Cathedral Custom is a high-end cabinetry and millwork company that is expanding, based in Inglewood, Calgary. We specialize in delivering exceptional craftsmanship in residential and commercial settings, from premium kitchens and custom built-ins to detailed architectural millwork. With a strong reputation for quality, precision, and design excellence, we are proud to work on some of Calgary's most compelling custom projects. Our team is collaborative, quality-focused, and driven to exceed client expectations at every turn.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cabinet Shop Manager to lead our in-house production team. This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our cabinetry shop, ensuring efficient workflows, maintaining quality standards, and actively contributing hands-on to the production of custom pieces. You'll supervise a small but growing team, coordinate schedules and resources, and help guide the shop through continued growth and refinement. This role is ideal for a journeyman-level cabinetmaker with leadership experience who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a small shop team to manufacture high-end cabinetry and millwork for residential and commercial projects.
• Plan and manage daily shop schedules to meet deadlines and production goals.
• Organize workflows to optimize output while maintaining the highest quality craftsmanship.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and safety-conscious workplace culture.
• Perform hands-on cabinet making, particularly specialty pieces (e.g., angled panels, radiused features, or custom elements).
• Review project drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate execution of designs.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, and installers to align on technical details and job specifications.
• Operate and maintain woodworking machinery including CNCs, table saws, panel saws, and edge banders.
• Ensure proper maintenance of shop equipment and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Track materials and supplies, anticipating needs to keep production flowing smoothly.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Mozaik software and other CAD tools to assist in planning, layout, and adjustments.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in custom cabinetmaking, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Deep understanding of cabinetry manufacturing, installation processes, and millwork standards.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural drawings, shop drawings, and blueprints.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills are required for safety, coordination, and leadership.
• Positive, team-focused attitude with a strong sense of accountability and pride in craftsmanship.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for occasional errands or material pickups.
• Physically capable of standing for long periods and lifting materials as needed.

Nice To Have:

• Experienced with Mozaik software and general CAD tools; able to interface with CNC workflows.

What We Offer:

• A full-time, hands-on leadership role with 44-50 hours per week.
• Opportunity to shape shop operations and influence the direction of our cabinetry division.
• A supportive and experienced team with a focus on quality and craft.
• Interesting, high-end projects and a variety of challenging work.
• Work based out of our dedicated shop in Inglewood, Calgary.

How to Apply:

If you're an experienced cabinetmaker ready to take on a leadership role and help build something exceptional, we want to hear from you. Please use the Indeed "Apply" button to send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and what excites you about working with Cathedral Custom.

We appreciate all applications, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 44 - 50 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person