Superintendent

MasterBrand, Inc.; Ferdinand (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC in Ferdinand, IN seeks a manufacturing supervisor for the 3rd shift to lead a team, plan staffing, and ensure safe, efficient operations. You will guide direct reports and drive continuous improvement within the plant.

Responsibilities include scheduling, resource allocation, and enforcing safety regulations while collaborating with the Manufacturing Manager to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership.
• Sound knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, delegation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
• Able to adapt to change and drive improvements.
• Maintain professional competence for assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and continuous improvement across quality, cost/productivity, delivery, and safety.
• Support MasterBrand Production System (MPS) and CI initiatives.
• Provide resources, training, coaching of associates on MBCI values and policies.
• Collaborate with other Superintendents and Business Units on process changes.
• Analyze production schedules and estimate labor requirements; adjust procedures to meet schedules.
• Ensure OSHA and environmental regulations are met.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and guide sound practices.
• Maintain relationships with associates and uphold MasterBrand Cabinets’ Four Basics & Five Traits.
• Recommend methods to improve production, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and equipment use to improve efficiency.
• Assess needs for new products or processes and implement where appropriate.
• Interpret and enforce company policies, rules, and safety regulations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in manufacturing/operations management

Job description

For more than 70 years, MasterBrand 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 MasterBrand.

Job Description:

Responsible for providing management and guidance to a Business Unit. Responsible for planning, monitoring, and scheduling of staff and work operations in a safe and efficient manner. Also responsible for employment decisions, reviews, and overall development of direct reports (Supervisors & Quality Associate). This position is on 3rd shift at our Ferdinand, Indiana location.

Organizational Relationship:

This position will report to the area Manufacturing Manager.

Accountabilities

• Providing leadership and continuous improvement to the team in the areas of quality, cost/productivity, delivery, and safety.
• Support Masterbrand Production System (MPS) including continuous improvement.
• Providing necessary resources and training, coaches/mentors associates on behavior relevant to MBCI values, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Works with other Superintendents and other Business Units to make facility process changes.
• Analyzing production schedules and estimates employee hour requirements and establishing or adjusting work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Assuring that OSHA and other safety and environmental regulations are met.
• Evaluating manufacturing process and give direction as needed. Ensures processes follow sound manufacturing practices.
• Developing and maintaining a working relationship with the manufacturing associates ensuring the adherence to Masterbrand Cabinets’ Four Basics & Five Traits.
• Recommending measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggesting changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of production department or work crew.
• Evaluating needs and requirements for new products or processes.
• Interprets and enforces company policies, rules, safety regulations.

Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated team participation and/or leadership and related continuous improvement successes.
• A sound working knowledge of lean manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, delegation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and organizational 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 satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.

Education:

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in manufacturing/operations management preferred.

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 [e-mail].