Manufacturing Manager (Finishing Excellence)

Company Description

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

Job Description

The Manufacturing Manager (Finishing Excellence) leads daily operations of the Finish Department to ensure a safe, high-quality, and efficient production environment. This role partners closely with team leads to optimize workflow, staffing, and training across finishing processes, while driving continuous improvement and cost reduction. The manager monitors quality, productivity, and equipment performance, taking timely corrective action when standards are not met. As a people leader, this role coaches and develops associates while collaborating with plant leadership and HR to support business and workforce objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Champion a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with company policies through observation, reporting, communication, and corrective action.
• Lead daily and weekly production activities across finishing areas (overhead lines, sanding, and off-line operations) to meet efficiency, quality, and reporting requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve product flow, reduce rework and warranties, and enhance overall quality and productivity.
• Monitor finishing processes, materials, and equipment performance; initiate and document corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• Partner with Finish Room Leadership to analyze field claims and production data, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Establish staffing plans, training procedures, objectives, budgets, and forecasts using historical data and projected production demands.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate associates against performance goals, fostering engagement, accountability, and strong team performance.
• Communicate policy changes, priorities, and operational updates to Production Team Leads to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Collaborate with HR on hiring, promotions, compensation changes, and employee development matters.
• Contribute as a member of plant management in policy development, technical advancement, and initiatives impacting employee morale and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Management or related field preferred
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required; experience in cabinetry production preferred
• 3 years of supervisory experience required
• Knowledge of wood finishing materials a plus.
• Demonstrated highly developed problem solving and project management skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [email protected].