Cabinets Manufacturing Lead II

Lead the Team. Drive Production. Deliver Results. We are seeking a Cabinet Manufacturing Lead to join our manufacturing team in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment in El Campo, Texas. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery goals are achieved while leading a team of approximately 10 to 15 manufacturing employees.

The ideal candidate is a strong floor leader who thrives in a manufacturing setting, leads by example, and is comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment. This position requires a sense of urgency, operational expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and labor objectives are achieved. Lead and direct a team of 10 to 15 employees, assigning work and monitoring performance throughout the shift. Monitor workflow, identify production bottlenecks, and implement solutions to meet established production targets.

Operate, troubleshoot, and support manufacturing equipment as needed. Ensure raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products meet quality standards and design specifications. Enforce company safety policies, PPE requirements, and departmental procedures. Support training and mentoring of team members on equipment operation, safety practices, and quality expectations.

Partner with management to address employee performance concerns and recommend corrective actions when necessary. Coordinate department staffing and labor utilization to maximize productivity. Ensure preventive maintenance activities are performed according to company standards. Maintain housekeeping standards and promote an organized, efficient work environment.

Lead by example through strong attendance, accountability, professionalism, and adherence to company policies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.

Qualifications

Required Experience High School Diploma or GED preferred. Minimum 3 to 5 years of manufacturing, assembly, logistics, or production experience. Minimum 3 years of leadership, lead, or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience leading teams and driving production results in a fast-paced operation.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience operating and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment. Ability to read measuring tapes, calipers, and production specifications. Basic math skills and production-related calculations. Ability to read and interpret technical documents, procedures, and machine manuals. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Demonstrated commitment to employee safety and quality standards. Physical Requirements & Work Environment Ability to regularly lift, push, and pull materials weighing 50 pounds or more. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical duties throughout a full shift. Comfortable working in an enclosed manufacturing facility that is not climate controlled and may be subject to seasonal temperature variations.

Ability to work around industrial equipment and in areas requiring eye protection, hearing protection, and respiratory protection. Must be capable of maintaining productivity and leading a team in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What We're Looking For

Strong leadership presence and accountability. A hands-on management style with the ability to motivate hourly employees. A safety-first mindset. A sense of urgency and focus on results. The ability to balance quality, productivity, and employee engagement. Experience leading teams through demanding production schedules while maintaining high standards.

If you are an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys working on the production floor, developing employees, and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.