Finishing Team Lead

Goebel Cabinetry•Uwchlan Township, PA

About The Position

Goebel Cabinetry is a family owned and operated custom cabinetry manufacturer that has been in business for over 70 years. Our quality craftmanship and customer service is what sets us apart from other cabinet manufacturers. We are looking for a motivated and detail oriented finishing team lead to add to our growing team. Position Overview The Finishing Team Lead oversees all finishing operations, including prep, sanding, staining, painting, and top-coating. This role is responsible for ensuring cabinetry is finished to the highest quality standards, on schedule, and using consistent, repeatable processes. This is a hands-on leadership position. The Finishing Team Lead works alongside the finishing crew daily while providing direction, training, and accountability. As a member of the Production Management Team, this role plays a key part in planning, communication, and continuous improvement across the shop.

Requirements

Experience in cabinet or millwork finishing (prep, stain, paint, and top coat)
Strong understanding of finishing materials, equipment, and safety practices
Ability to manage priorities, communicate clearly, and problem-solve in a production environment
Hands-on mindset with attention to detail and quality

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership or team lead experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise finishing team members, including preppers, sanders, and spray operators
Provide day-to-day guidance on finishing processes, materials, and techniques
Assign daily tasks and balance workloads to maintain steady throughput
Train and coach new and existing employees on techniques, standards, and expectations
Hold team members accountable to safety, quality, and performance standards
Work actively in the finishing department as needed (prep, sanding, spraying, etc.)
Monitor due dates and clearly communicate priorities and deadlines to the team
Ensure continuous workflow through the department by minimizing downtime and bottlenecks
Coordinate closely with assembly, hardware, and delivery departments to maintain schedule alignment
Monitor workmanship during and after finishing to ensure consistent, high-quality results
Perform spot checks and final inspections of finished pieces
Ensure finishing materials (stains, paints, top coats) are mixed, stored, and applied according to standards
Enforce safety procedures
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional finishing area
Identify and submit requests for equipment repair, replacement, or upgrades (spray booths, pumps, guns, etc.)
Test, document, and evaluate new finishing materials and processes
Recommend process improvements related to durability, consistency, efficiency, and quality
Partner with management on continuous improvement initiatives
Serve as the primary communication link between the finishing team and management
Report daily progress, quality concerns, and equipment issues to management
Attend Production Management Team meetings
Communicate updates and priorities clearly to finishing team members