Manufacturing Shop Manager

Job Title
Manufacturing Shop Manager

Company
Craft Contracting and Consulting, LLC
Tacoma, Washington

Job Type
Full-time

Job Summary
We are hiring an experienced Manufacturing Shop Manager to oversee daily operations in our prefabrication facility. This role requires hands-on experience in a manufacturing shop environment, wood framing, CNC machinery, material handling, production flow, quality control, and leading a team. You will manage production schedules, supervise shop staff, maintain equipment, uphold safety standards, and complete daily logs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the prefabrication shop, warehouse, and yard
• Manage a team of assemblers, machine operators, forklift drivers, and QC staff
• Maintain workflow and production sequencing for wall panels, floor cassettes, roof systems, and other prefabricated components
• Operate or supervise operation of CNC equipment used for cutting, routing, drilling, and framing layouts
• Coordinate material receiving, inventory control, stock rotation, and staging for production
• Create and maintain dailylogs documenting manpower, production output, materials used, machine issues, safety notes, and delays
• Support development of production schedules and ensure crews meet daily targets
• Monitor quality standards for framing, fastening, layout accuracy, tolerance checks, and component labeling
• Enforce safety protocols, conduct toolbox talks, and maintain compliance with OSHA and company standards
• Promote continuous improvement, lean workflow, and waste reduction
• Coordinate maintenance, calibration, and safe operation of CNC machines, saws, compressors, forklifts, and other equipment
• Work closely with project managers, engineering, design staff, and installation teams to ensure accurate fabrication
• Manage loading and logistics for deliveries to job sites
• Track production KPIs and provide weekly updates to leadership
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient shop environment

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing shop or prefabrication facility
• Experience in wood framing, panelized construction, or off-site construction
• Hands-on experience with CNC machines, automated saws, or similar equipment
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing crew members in a shop environment
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and shop drawings
• Experience completing dailylogs or production documentation
• Strong understanding of quality control and production workflow
• Ability to lift materials, operate machinery, and work in a physical shop environment
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong commitment to safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with off-site building systems such as wall panels, floor cassettes, or modular structures
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
• Basic digital skills for logging production data and communicating with project teams
• Experience working with BIM-generated shop drawings or design files

Pay Range

• Competitive salary range: 62,000 to 90,000 dollars per year, depending on experience

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Early morning start times depending on production schedule
• Occasional weekends during high-volume periods

Work Location

• On-site at our prefabrication shop Tacoma, WA

Experience

• Manufacturing shop or prefabrication facility: 5 years (Preferred)

Pay: $62,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• managing a manufacturing or prefabrication shop: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person