Goebel Cabinetry ยท 6 hours ago
Finishing Team Lead
Exton, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelGoebel Cabinetry is a family owned and operated custom cabinetry manufacturer that has been in business for over 70 years. They are looking for a motivated and detail oriented finishing team lead to oversee all finishing operations, ensuring cabinetry is finished to the highest quality standards while working alongside the finishing crew.
FurnitureManufacturingProduct Design
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
Lead by example with strong craftsmanship, professionalism, and safety awareness
Proactively address issues before they impact quality or schedule
Foster teamwork, accountability, and pride within the finishing department
Actively contribute ideas and feedback as part of the Production Management Team
Maintain efficiency without compromising company quality standards
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Prior leadership or team lead experience preferred
Benefits
Life Insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Goebel Cabinetry
Charles H. Goebel & Sons, Inc. designs and manufactures custom cabinetry for various spaces.
Founded in 1952
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase