Woodshop Manager

Location: Caribbean
Salary: US $72,000 NET per annum + Benefits  +  Vechicle + Relocation + Call Laptop + Housing
Industry: Construction Millwork

Are you a a highly organized and experienced Woodshop Manager, who will lead the daily operations of the in-house woodshop. This is a permanent position suited to someone with a strong background in millwork, team leadership, and workshop management, being responsible for overseeing production schedules, maintaining equipment, ensuring health and safety compliance, and delivering high-quality craftsmanship that meets project specifications and deadlines.

The Role Of Woodshop Manager

As Woodshop Manager, you will:

• ​​Overseeing the daily operations of the woodshop, ensuring smooth workflow and productivity.
• Recording daily progress and managing jobwork contracts for each project and team member.
• Setting clear daily goals for the woodshop team and providing regular performance updates.
• Planning and scheduling millwork projects to meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Organizing and maintaining tools, equipment, and materials to support efficient operations.
• Enforcing health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
• Training staff on proper use of woodworking tools and machinery.
• Delegating tasks effectively and monitoring team performance for quality and efficiency.
• Reviewing completed work to ensure accuracy and alignment with project specifications.
• Ensuring all woodwork meets high standards of craftsmanship and finish.
• Managing inventory levels, tracking material usage, and controlling waste to stay within budget.
• Creating and maintaining a schedule for equipment servicing and repairs.
• Interpreting technical drawings and project requirements to guide production.
• Communicating with management, clients, and designers to align on project goals and expectations.
• Providing regular updates on millwork order status and ensuring timely delivery of finished products.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing a woodshop or millwork facility.
• Strong knowledge of woodworking tools, machinery, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and project specifications.
• Skilled in planning, scheduling, and coordinating multiple projects.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and organized workshop environment.
• Experience training staff on equipment use and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to manage inventory, track material usage, and control waste.
• Effective communication skills for liaising with clients, designers, and internal teams.
• Familiarity with maintenance planning for woodworking equipment.
• Budget-conscious with the ability to manage costs and meet deadlines.

The Next Steps?

Interested? Simply click apply with your CV/Resume and the New Recruits team will call you for a confidential pre-screening discussion should you match this or other confidential requirements. We will explore your current situation, skillset and career aspirations along with discussing suitable roles and employers in more detail to ensure the perfect match. Interviews will be held via MS Teams.

About New Recruits International Ltd.

Founded in 2020, specializing in construction, engineering, hospitality, and corporate support recruitment across the Americas with focus on the Caribbean, we place local and ex-pat talent in prestigious projects, guided by integrity, collaboration, passion, quality, and discretion. Our highly experienced recruiters, attuned to island life, also conduct regular client visits to ensure we can provide tailored, first-hand guidance.