Key Responsibilities

1. Site Visits & Measurements

- Visit residential and commercial client locations throughout the GTA.
- Take accurate measurements for kitchens, vanities, wall units, and custom cabinetry.
- Identify site challenges involving plumbing, electrical, uneven walls, flooring, and structural limitations.
- Recommend practical solutions to ensure proper cabinet fit and installation.
- Prepare detailed measurements, sketches, and installation notes for production.

2. Cabinetry Design & Technical Knowledge

- Understand cabinetry layouts, dimensions, construction methods, and hardware requirements.
- Review drawings and identify design or manufacturing issues before production.
- Recommend improvements to cabinet functionality, construction, and installation.
- Work with designers and production staff to translate client requirements into manufacturable cabinetry.
- Basic proficiency in AutoCAD, Mozaik, or similar cabinet design software is an asset.

3. Cabinet Shop Management

- Oversee daily cabinetry manufacturing and assembly operations.
- Coordinate production schedules, materials, and workflow.
- Supervise cabinet makers, assemblers, and installation teams.
- Ensure production deadlines and quality standards are maintained.
- Identify and resolve manufacturing problems.
- Minimize material waste, errors, and rework.

4. Cabinet Making & Assembly

- Strong hands-on experience with cabinet construction, assembly, and finishing preparation.
- Knowledge of CNC machining, panel processing, edgebanding, and woodworking machinery.
- Experience working with MDF, plywood, melamine, laminate, and other cabinetry materials.
- Understanding of cabinet hardware, hinges, drawer systems, and installation fittings.

5. Installation & Quality Control

- Hands on and oversee cabinet installations.
- Troubleshoot installation challenges on-site.
- Ensure cabinetry is manufactured to accurate specifications.




- Perform quality checks before delivery and installation.
- Coordinate with installers, contractors, and homeowners when required.

Qualifications

- Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in custom cabinetry manufacturing, installation, and related operations.
- Proven experience managing or supervising a cabinet shop or production team.
- Excellent measuring skills and the ability to work independently at client locations.
- Strong knowledge of cabinet construction, assembly, and installation.
- Ability to read architectural drawings, shop drawings, and technical specifications.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Valid Ontario driver's licence and ability to travel to job sites throughout the GTA.
- Comfortable working hands-on in the shop when needed.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

- Can independently handle a client site visit and return with complete, accurate measurements.
- Understands how cabinets are designed, manufactured, assembled, and installed.
- Can identify potential problems before they become expensive mistakes.
- Can manage shop employees and keep production running efficiently.
- Takes ownership of projects and is confident making practical technical decisions.
- Has a strong background in custom cabinetry rather than only mass-production furniture.

What We Offer

- Full time, long-term opportunity with an established cabinetry company.
- A senior position with meaningful responsibility.
- Opportunity to contribute to production improvements and company growth.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and capabilities.

To Apply: Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your cabinetry manufacturing, site measurement, installation, and shop management experience.

Pay: $35.00-$43.56 per hour

Expected hours: 47.5 per week

Benefits:

- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Cabinet Shop Manager & Site Measurement Specialist (Ajax)
🏢 Rickwood Custom Cabinetry
📍 Ajax