Team Lead Cutting

For more than 70 years, Master Brand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at Master Brand.

The Team Lead
- Cutting is responsible for leading daily operations within the cutting department to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement goals are achieved. This position serves as the first point of contact for team members, provides floor leadership, coordinates workflow, monitors production performance, and supports continuous improvement initiatives while working closely with supervisors and other departments.

Lead, coach, and support team members in daily production activities. Promote a safe, positive, and respectful work environment. Assist with training and onboarding of new employees. Provide performance feedback and communicate production expectations. Monitor attendance, work habits, and adherence to company policies. Act as a resource for team members by resolving routine issues and escalating concerns when necessary.

Coordinate daily work assignments and manpower to meet production schedules. Monitor workflow to ensure material is processed efficiently and accurately. Ensure production targets, quality standards, and departmental goals are achieved. Identify production delays and work proactively to minimize downtime. Maintain accurate production and departmental records. Communicate shift updates, priorities, and issues to supervisors and other departments.

Ensure compliance with quality standards and work instructions. Verify materials and finished components meet specifications. Address quality concerns promptly and implement corrective actions as directed. Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Promote and enforce all safety policies and procedures. Conduct routine safety observations and address unsafe conditions or behaviors. Ensure team members wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). Report workplace injuries, incidents, and near misses promptly.

Participate in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Recommend process improvements that increase efficiency, quality, and safety. Support implementation of new procedures, equipment, and best practices.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Previous manufacturing or production experience.

Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.

Working knowledge of quality and safety practices.

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Previous team lead or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience in woodworking, cabinetry, or cutting operations.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Frequent lifting, bending, reaching, and twisting. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and moving equipment.

Safety performance and compliance. Production attainment and efficiency. Quality results and reduction of defects. Attendance and workforce engagement.…