Team Lead Cutting

Job Title: Team Lead - Cutting Department: Manufacturing / Production Reports To: Production Supervisor

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.

Training effectiveness and team development.

Continuous improvement participation and results.

The Team Lead - Cutting serves as a working leader who drives operational excellence while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and teamwork.T

Compensation Range:

$25.50-34.22

Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors

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].