Furniture Shop Foreman – Laminated Aftermarket Customization Specialist Student Housing & Hospitality Projects at University Furnishings L P – Garland, Texas

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, production-driven Shop Foreman to lead daily operations of a commercial millwork and laminated aftermarket customization shop serving high-volume student housing, millworks and hospitality project

This role is fully accountable for production output, labor efficiency, quality control, and shop-floor leadership. The Foreman will lead by example, ensure deadlines are met, and maintain high craftsmanship standards while driving operational discipline.

The ideal candidate is a strong laminate fabrication specialist with proven leadership experience in commercial field refinishing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Shop Leadership & Accountability

• Lead and supervise shop personnel in daily production activities
• Assign work based on project priorities, skill level, and deadlines
• Maintain production schedule alignment with project managers
• Train, mentor, and evaluate team members
• Enforce safety standards and OSHA compliance
• Foster a culture of accountability, efficiency, and craftsmanship
• Lead by example as a working foreman

Laminated Aftermarket Customization and Production Oversight

• Oversee customization of HPL, TFL/melamine, laminated furniture, cabinets, countertops, and custom commercial furniture
• Ensure proper substrate preparation, laminate layup, trimming, edge banding, and finishing
• Monitor Value-Added Refinishing on custom project models
• Troubleshoot fabrication, material, or machine issues
• Maintain compliance with architectural specifications and tolerances
• Manage Router Templates and Precision Tooling as required
• Achieve AWI Standards with Manual Finishes

Production & Workflow Management

• Own daily production flow and labor efficiency as volume demands
• Monitor productivity and adjust manpower as needed to meet deadlines
• Minimize rework and reduce material waste
• Coordinate closely with project management for scheduling and delivery
• Maintain adequate inventory levels of laminate, substrates, adhesives, hardware, and consumable

Quality Control

• Inspect finished components before shipment
• Ensure consistent color matching, seam quality, and finish standards
• Maintain adherence to AWI standards where applicable
• Drive continuous improvement in quality and efficiency

Equipment & Shop Maintenance

• Oversee preventative maintenance of table saws, manual routers, edge banding, laminate application, and other shop equipment
• Coordinate repairs and maintain operational readiness of all machinery

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years’ experience in commercial casework or furniture manufacturing
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with high-pressure laminate systems
• Strong understanding of laminate adhesives, substrates, fabrication techniques, and edge banding
• Ability to read and interpret shop and cad drawings to create product requirements
• Experience supervising production personnel in a customization shop environment
• Extensive knowledge of woodworking machinery
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Knowledge of AWI standards
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 40+ lbs.
• Ability to stand and move throughout a production environment for extended periods
• Comfortable working in a customization shop environment