Finishing Department Supervisor

Lead the Team. Own the Finish.

Harbinger Network has partnered with an established, award-winning architectural millwork manufacturer specializing in high-end custom millwork and architectural woodwork for commercial projects across Canada and internationally.

We are seeking an experienced Finishing Supervisor to take ownership of our finishing department and lead a skilled team in delivering exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and production performance.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who combines strong technical finishing skills with the ability to organize, motivate, coach, and hold a team accountable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop the finishing team.
• Assign daily work and manage priorities to meet production schedules.
• Set and maintain standards for quality, productivity, and safety.
• Oversee stains, paints, sealers, lacquers, topcoats, colour matching, shading, and touch-ups.
• Operate and oversee HVLP spray systems, spray booths, and finishing equipment.
• Troubleshoot finishing and production issues and implement solutions.
• Coordinate with Production, Project Management, Engineering, and Shipping.
• Monitor department performance, labour, materials, and production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe finishing environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, quality, efficiency, and reduce rework.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of finishing experience in millwork, architectural millwork, cabinetry, furniture, or a similar environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory, lead-hand, or team leadership experience, even from a different industry
• Strong knowledge of finishing materials, techniques, and equipment.
• Experience with HVLP spray systems and spray booths.
• Ability to read shop drawings, finishing schedules, and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with high-end commercial or architectural finishing is an asset.
• Knowledge of Lean/continuous improvement practices is an asset.
• Experience with Innergy and/or Bluebeam is an asset.

The Leader We're Looking For

You are a hands-on leader who leads by example. You know how to set clear expectations, develop people, solve problems, and keep production moving without compromising quality.

You take ownership of your department, communicate effectively, remain calm under pressure, and take pride in developing a team that consistently delivers exceptional work.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead an important department within an established millwork manufacturer.
• High-end commercial and architectural projects.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on department performance.
• This is an hourly role with eligibility for overtime in the range of $38 - $40/hr to start.

If you're an experienced finishing professional ready to take ownership of a department and lead a team, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today.
Contact Harbinger Network:
Harbinger Network Inc. is a Canadian-based firm that serves companies across Canada and USA, a diverse Network of Recruiters, and expertise in over 10 major disciplines. Our mission is to connect exceptional professionals with organizations across North America, delivering talent that integrates seamlessly and makes an immediate impact. To apply for the position of Finishing in confidence, please include a project list and submit it along with your
resume to:
Shannon Davies, Director - Manufacturing
Contact phone number: 365-599-5010
Contact email address: [email protected]

To learn more about Harbinger Network visit www.harbingernetwork.ca or contact us at 905-257-9691.

Disclosure:
This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Harbinger Network’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment. Harbinger Network and/or our Clients may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace the Hiring Manager’s judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.