Finishing Team Lead

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Goebel Cabinetry is a family owned and operated custom cabinetry manufacturer that has been in business for over 70 years. Our quality craftmanship and customer service is what sets us apart from other cabinet manufacturers. We are looking for a motivated and detail oriented finishing team lead to add to our growing team.

The Finishing Team Lead oversees all finishing operations, including prep, sanding, staining, painting, and top-coating. This role is responsible for ensuring cabinetry is finished to the highest quality standards, on schedule, and using consistent, repeatable processes.

This is a hands‑on leadership position. The Finishing Team Lead works alongside the finishing crew daily while providing direction, training, and accountability. As a member of the Production Management Team, this role plays a key part in planning, communication, and continuous improvement across the shop.

• Supervise finishing team members, including preppers, sanders, and spray operators
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance on finishing processes, materials, and techniques
• Assign daily tasks and balance workloads to maintain steady throughput
• Train and coach new and existing employees on techniques, standards, and expectations
• Hold team members accountable to safety, quality, and performance standards

• Work actively in the finishing department as needed (prep, sanding, spraying, etc.)
• Monitor due dates and clearly communicate priorities and deadlines to the team
• Ensure continuous workflow through the department by minimizing downtime and bottlenecks
• Coordinate closely with assembly, hardware, and delivery departments to maintain schedule alignment

• Monitor workmanship during and after finishing to ensure consistent, high‑quality results
• Perform spot checks and final inspections of finished pieces
• Ensure finishing materials (stains, paints, top coats) are mixed, stored, and applied according to standards
• Enforce safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional finishing area

• Identify and submit requests for equipment repair, replacement, or upgrades (spray booths, pumps, guns, etc.)
• Test, document, and evaluate new finishing materials and processes
• Recommend process improvements related to durability, consistency, efficiency, and quality
• Partner with management on continuous improvement initiatives

• Serve as the primary communication link between the finishing team and management
• Report daily progress, quality concerns, and equipment issues to management
• Attend Production Management Team meetings
• Communicate updates and priorities clearly to finishing team members

• Lead by example with strong craftsmanship, professionalism, and safety awareness
• Proactively address issues before they impact quality or schedule
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and pride within the finishing department
• Actively contribute ideas and feedback as part of the Production Management Team
• Maintain efficiency without compromising company quality standards

• Experience in cabinet or millwork finishing (prep, stain, paint, and top coat)
• Prior leadership or team lead experience preferred
• Strong understanding of finishing materials, equipment, and safety practices
• Ability to manage priorities, communicate clearly, and problem‑solve in a production environment
• Hands‑on mindset with attention to detail and quality