Position is responsible for planning and controlling the manufacturing process within designated department(s). Responsible for culture setting, strategic planning, balancing capacity to demand, monitoring and scheduling of staff and work operations in the department in a safe, quality oriented, and efficient manner. Also responsible for employment decisions, reviews, and overall development of department associates.

Organizational Relationship:

This position will report to the General Manager.

Accountabilities:

• Evaluate manufacturing process and gives direction as needed. Ensure processes follow Safe, Quality, Manufacturing Practices and Procedures.
• Review product specifications and process. Inspect product to verify conformance to specifications.
• Study production schedules and estimate employee hour requirements. Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of production department or work crew.
• Evaluate needs and requirements for new products or processes.
• Manage departmental Engineering and Quality support staff to achieve departmental and plant objectives.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals.
• Interpret and enforce company policies, rules, union contract, and safety regulations and quality methods to supervisors and bargaining unit employees.
• Analyze and resolve work related issues/problems/complaints, and/or assist production supervisors in solving work related issues/problems/complaints.
• Confer with supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a manufacturing and/or wood furniture environment with demonstrated team participation and/or leadership and related continuous improvement successes.
• A sound working knowledge of lean principles.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, delegation and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be adaptable to change and have the ability/desire to make a difference.
• Ability to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the successful performance of all assigned responsibilities.

Education:

• BS degree in manufacturing/operations management.

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!

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.

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 staffing@masterbrand.com.

• Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors