Custom Woodworker

Overview

**Compensation discussed on experience**.

We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Shop Manager to lead our daily operations with passion and precision in our production facility. This is a hands-on leadership position- you'll be working alongside the team, not just managing from a clipboard. The right person brings real woodworking experience, takes ownership of high quality and workflow, attention-to-detail, can work at a high pace, and can coordinate projects from raw material through final delivery.

  • Oversee daily shop operations, workflow scheduling, and production priorities.
  • Lead, mentor, and coordinate shop team members.
  • Maintain quality control standards across all projects
  • Manage inventory of materials, tooling, and supplies
  • Coordinate with installation and sales teams on project timelines
  • Ensure equipment is properly maintained and shop remains safe and organized
  • Hands-on production work as needed - milling, finishing, assembly, and custom fabrication.

Requirements

  • Diverse experience in woodworking - milling, joinery, finishing, and custom builds
  • Proven ability to lead a team and manage competing priorities
  • Detail-oriented with high standards for craftsmanship
  • Mature, dependable, and able to work independently
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with team members and clients
  • Familiarity with woodworking machinery (jointer, planer, wide belt sander, table saw, CNC experience is a plus)
  • Problem-solver who stays calm under pressure
  • Great with working with a team

Why Carolina Urban Lumber?

  • Work with beautiful, locally sourced hardwoods
  • Be part of a growing company with sawmill-to-finished-product capabilities
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to shape shop operations and grow with the business

To Apply

Send your resume and a brief description of your woodworking background to:

damon@carolinaurbanlumber.com

Pay: $0.10 per year

Benefits:

  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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