Director, General Manager Full Time NEW

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!

Job Description

The General Manager will provide full strategic and operational leadership for MasterBrand’s made to order manufacturing operations under the Kitchen Craft brand. Reporting to the Vice President of Semi-Custom Operations, this role has full ownership of the Winnipeg manufacturing facility, including responsibility for business strategy, operational execution, and performance outcomes.

Operating within a highly advanced and complex manufacturing environment, the General Manager will lead a workforce of more than 1,000 employees, driving operational excellence while supporting continued investment in technology, automation, and innovative manufacturing processes. This leader will balance day to day operational rigor with long term strategic planning to ensure sustainable growth, improved efficiency, and best in class product quality and customer experience.

Relocation assistance is available for candidates who require it.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for the performance, strategy, and operations of the manufacturing facility.
• Own and deliver business results, including full P&L accountability, volume, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Develop and execute short and long term strategic plans aligned with MasterBrand’s growth objectives and operational priorities.
• Lead day to day manufacturing operations across a complex, multi SKU, highly customized production environment.
• Drive a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across all functions.
• Analyze operational performance, identify gaps, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Lead the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, including RFID and other automation initiatives.
• Partner with cross functional leaders to align manufacturing capabilities with market demand and customer expectations.
• Lead, coach, and develop leadership talent while driving succession planning and organizational capability building.
• Foster a high performance, people focused culture centered on accountability, engagement, and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven track record of improving efficiency, driving continuous improvement, and delivering measurable performance outcomes.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including ownership of a significant P&L and experience driving growth and profitability.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, automation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven people leader with the ability to build, engage, and develop high performing teams at all levels of the organization.
• Executive level communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate strategy and align teams to common goals

Additional Information

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 staffing@masterbrand.com.