Plant Manager - Millwork / Woodwork

Quest Design & Millwork is seeking an experienced and results-driven Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operations. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, including safety, quality, productivity, scheduling, cost management, and employee development. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with extensive experience in custom millwork and display manufacturing who thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix production environment.

Safety is our highest priority. We are looking for a leader who will foster a culture where every employee goes home safely every day while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all daily plant operations, including production, manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, maintenance, and facility management.

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.

• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost.

• Develop production schedules and quickly adjust manpower and priorities to meet changing customer demands and expedited projects.

• Ensure all products meet the company’s high standards for craftsmanship and quality.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, and Shipping to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

• Develop, coach, mentor, and hold supervisors and employees accountable while building future leaders within the organization.

• Monitor production performance using KPIs and implement corrective actions when necessary.

• Manage labor efficiency, overtime, material usage, waste reduction, and manufacturing costs.

• Understand financial reports and operational metrics to make informed business decisions that improve profitability.

• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment focused on teamwork and communication.

• Lead problem-solving initiatives and drive continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing management experience, preferably in custom millwork, cabinetry, architectural woodworking, retail fixtures, or display manufacturing.

• Proven leadership experience managing multiple departments in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of woodworking manufacturing processes, equipment, finishing, assembly, and shipping operations.

• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and employee engagement.

• Experience managing fast-paced, quick-turn custom manufacturing projects.

• Strong scheduling and production planning skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, labor management, productivity analysis, and cost reduction initiatives.

• Experience with ERP/MRP manufacturing systems is preferred.

• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience is highly desirable.

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is strongly preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

• Excellent interpersonal and team-building abilities.

• Ability to motivate employees while maintaining high performance expectations.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a leader who:

• Put Safety First in every decision.

• Leads by example and earns the respect of the team.

• Develop people and build future leaders.

• Balances quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

• Think strategically while remaining hands-on when needed.

• Understands the importance of controlling costs without sacrificing quality or safety.

• Embraces accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

If you are passionate about leading people, improving operations, and delivering exceptional custom millwork and display products, we’d love to hear from you. Join our team and help shape the future of our manufacturing operations.

Bonus/Incentive Pay: Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance

• Health savings account with company contribution

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Basic and voluntary life insurance

• Disability insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Stock purchase program with employee discount

• Educational reimbursement

• Wellness programs and challenges 

• Other supplemental benefits