Manufacturing Supervisor

Description

Tharp Custom Cabinetry is family owned and has been in business for over 50 years. We are the largest custom cabinet manufacturer in Colorado, and we create dream spaces through superior customer experiences. Tharp focuses on employees, customers, processes, and continuous improvement, to provide the best quality and lead time to our customers.

The Manufacturing Supervisor provides leadership, direction, and support to assigned production teams within the custom cabinet shop. This role is responsible for ensuring daily and long-term production goals are met, maintaining adherence to quality standards, enforcing safety protocols, and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives. The Manufacturing Supervisor will foster a positive team environment by coaching, training, and developing employees while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer expectations.

Duties/Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision:

• Manage and supervise 13 plus employees within designated production areas (e.g., panel processing, specials, staging).
• Provide clear direction, establish performance expectations, and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Promote teamwork, resolve conflicts, and support the professional development of team members.
• Model effective interpersonal communication and foster a respectful, inclusive work environment.

Production Oversight:

• Oversee daily cabinet production operations, balancing staff, equipment, and materials to meet production schedules.
• Monitor output to ensure products meet company quality standards and customer delivery timelines.
• Actively manage workflow and resolve barriers to optimize throughput.

Quality & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with all company quality standards, policies, and procedures.
• Champion safe work practices and support ergonomic improvements on the shop floor.
• Address nonconformance issues and initiate corrective actions where needed.

Continuous Improvement:

• Lead and participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, process mapping, and workflow optimization.
• Standardize work practices and encourage a culture of problem-solving and accountability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, scheduling, material handling, and peer supervisors) to resolve issues and improve efficiency.

Training & Development:

• Facilitate onboarding and training for new employees, ensuring cross-training plans are in place to meet operational flexibility.
• Support employees in learning new skills and adopting process improvements.
• Develop training strategies to strengthen the team’s technical and operational capabilities.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate production records and reports. (SQDCP boards, daily production meetings, bi-weekly scorecard report outs, etc.)
• Communicate effectively with the Production Manager and Operations Staff regarding performance metrics, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Exhibit flexibility with scheduling to accommodate occasional training or production needs outside of normal shift hours.

Coordination With Production Manager:

• Collaborate to align production schedules, manage workflow, and ensure timely delivery of assembled cabinets.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and ready for use.

Other Duties:

• Perform additional tasks as required to support departmental and organizational goals.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage people, schedules, and production processes effectively.
• Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Woodworking, cabinetry, or related manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
• Six Sigma Green Belt is highly desirable.
• Strong computer skills preferred (Microsoft office suite, ERP systems, etc.)  
• Ability to inspect and evaluate wood components for quality and conformance
• Understanding of inventory systems and materials management

Education And Formal Training:

• High school diploma or GED required

Licenses Needed:

• Tharp Forklift Certification

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement preferred.

Equipment

• All hand tools and power tools used in Tharp shop
• CNC routers, beam saws, and stationary woodworking machinery

Physical Activities and Safety

• Physical Demands: 75% standing, 25% walking. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and push a 300 lb. cart (with assistance).
• Safety: Adhere strictly to company safety policies. Use all required PPE, including safety glasses and hearing protection. Machine guards must be used when required.
• Health and Safety: Maintain a high standard of workplace safety when operating machinery, handling materials, and conducting inspections.

We offer consistent hours with competitive wages and benefit packages including medical and dental plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Tharp Custom Cabinetry is a drug-free workplace. Passing a drug screen and background check is required for employment.

Tharp Custom Cabinetry provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.