Manufacturing Manager - job 1 of 2

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!

As the Plant Manufacturing Manager, you will oversee all aspects of plant operations to ensure production schedules are met with high-quality products, delivered on time and within budget, while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. By effectively managing production and departmental leaders, you will drive performance, optimize processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production and shipping schedules are met in alignment with cost, quality, and safety standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to departmental team leaders, reinforcing company values, policies, and performance expectations.
• Coordinate plant activities with department managers to achieve manufacturing objectives efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Monitor production processes to ensure optimal efficiency and adherence to operational goals.
• Manage departmental budgets, controlling labor, overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses.
• Enforce company safety programs and policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality Assurance teams to enhance maintenance processes and resolve quality concerns.
• Establish and track plant performance metrics for production efficiency and quality assurance.
• Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of production and job time records.

Work Environment 

• Office environment with occasional exposure to computer monitor radiation.
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to wood dust and cabinet-making materials.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required when on the manufacturing floor (e.g., eye and ear protection).

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience, demonstrating effective leadership and operational management.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills to foster collaboration and team success.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and maintain professional competence in all areas of manufacturing operations.
• Strong administrative and managerial capabilities, including employee development, budget management, safety compliance, and performance measurement.
• Ability to speak, hear, and see (both near and far).
• Ability to withstand frequent head/neck movement, rotation, flexion, and extension.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, twist, reach.
• Ability to sit, crouch, kneel, lift, push, and pull.

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].