MB Manager, Continuous Improvement

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: Position Summary

The Manager, Continuous Improvement is responsible for leading the deployment and sustainment of the MasterBrand Business System (MBS) across a mid-size manufacturing organization. The role partners with the General Manager and functional leaders to improve safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, cost, and associate engagement through structured problem solving, Lean methodologies, leadership coaching, and measurable process improvements.

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: General Manager or Site Leader

Direct reports: Recommended for a mid-size organization: 1 to 3 CI Specialists, Engineers, or Technicians, depending on plant complexity and deployment maturity.

Primary Purpose

Create a sustainable culture in which leaders and associates: Use MBS tools to solve business problems. Make decisions based on data and facts. Improve their own work instead of waiting for CI to solve problems. Convert strategic priorities into measurable, executable initiatives. Sustain gains through clear ownership, Standard Work, visual controls, and leadership follow-up.

Key Accountabilities

1. Champion the MasterBrand Business System
2. Lead Strategic Improvement Planning
3. Facilitate Lean and CI Activities Lead, coach, or support activities such as: Value Stream Mapping Kaizen events (All Tools ) Daily Management Leader Standard Work Visual Management 6S A3 and structured problem solving TPM Changeover reduction PFMEA Line balancing Process flow and material flow improvement
4. Deliver Measurable Business Results
5. Build Organizational Capability
6. Establish and Sustain Daily Management
7. Ensure Sustainment and Process Discipline
8. Lead and Develop the CI Team CI Execution Improvement events completed versus plan. Percentage of events delivering their defined target. Timely completion of post-event actions. Percentage of benefits validated by Finance. Percentage of completed projects sustaining results after handoff. MBS Maturity Daily Management maturity. Standard Work maturity and adherence. 6S maturity. Leader Standard Work deployment. Model Cell or value-stream maturity. Percentage of priority business problems using the appropriate MBS method. Capability Building Number of active facilitators by tool. Facilitator certification progress. Leader participation in CI training and events. Percentage of events led by trained operational or functional leaders. Successor readiness for critical CI roles. Demonstrated independent use of MBS tools by site leaders. Culture and Engagement Associate participation in improvement activities. Number of implemented employee improvement ideas. Action closure and escalation discipline.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Five or more years of experience in manufacturing, operations, Lean, or Continuous Improvement.

Demonstrated experience facilitating Kaizen events and structured problem-solving activities.

Experience coaching leaders and cross-functional teams.

Experience establishing baselines, analyzing data, and tracking measurable results.

Strong project-management, facilitation, presentation, and change-leadership skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI, Project, or Visio.

Ability to communicate effectively with frontline associates, technical professionals, managers, and senior leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Lean leadership, Kaizen facilitation, or MBS tool certification.

Project-management or change-management certification.

Experience leading CI deployment in a mid-size manufacturing operation.

Experience validating financial benefits with Finance.

Experience developing facilitators, Lean leaders, or CI specialists.

Bilingual English and Spanish capability when supporting cross-border or Mexico and Texas operations.

Critical Competencies

• Continuous Improvement mindset
• Data-driven decision making
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Business and financial acumen
• Change leadership
• Coaching and talent development
• Facilitation and influence
• Goal accountability
• Project management
• Process disciplineCross-functional collaboration
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Courage to challenge the status quo
• Bias for action
• Follow-through and sustainment

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

MasterBrand® isn't just a cabinet company – we are an organization of people who are Building Great Experiences Together.

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. Building on our history by innovating how we work and what we offer, MasterBrand is proud to be an industry leader. We achieve this through The MasterBrand Way - our business system - which empowers every individual to make the team better, be bold and drive our business forward, and champion improvement in all that we do.

Through this unique culture, we strive to create a best place to work where:

• We aim for opportunity, purpose and reward in our associates' experience all within an organization where our associates can thrive.
• We work hard to create an environment that keeps people safe, values their unique experiences and perspectives, and fosters collaboration and belonging.
• We are committed to supporting the well-being of our associates and the communities in which we operate.

Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.