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Kinston, NC Layoffs: MasterBrand Cabinets Cutting 391 Jobs
Kinston, NC – Hundreds of workers in eastern North Carolina are facing layoffs this fall, with MasterBrand Cabinets expected to cut 391 jobs at its Kinston operation in late November.
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-09-30T16:03:58.398Z
Kinston, NC – Hundreds of workers in eastern North Carolina are facing layoffs this fall, with MasterBrand Cabinets expected to cut 391 jobs at its Kinston operation in late November.
According to a WARN notice cited by WhatLayoff, MasterBrand Cabinets plans to lay off 391 employees at its facility at 651 Collier Loftin Road in Kinston on Friday, Nov. 27, 2026.
The number makes the planned workforce reduction a significant employment development for Kinston and surrounding Lenoir County, where the affected facility operates.
WARN notices are generally used to provide advance notification of large workforce reductions or certain plant closings. The information shared Wednesday identifies MasterBrand Cabinets, the Kinston address, the number of affected employees and the planned Nov. 27 layoff date.
The notice shown did not provide additional information about which positions will be affected, whether the reductions will occur all at once or whether operations at the Kinston location will continue afterward.
MasterBrand manufactures residential cabinetry and related products. The announced cuts come with nearly two months of notice for workers before the listed effective date.
For employees and families in Kinston and neighboring communities, the reduction could have an impact beyond the facility itself as hundreds of workers prepare for employment changes heading into the holiday season.
Additional details regarding severance, benefits, possible transfers or assistance available to affected employees were not included in the information provided.
Workers should rely on official communication from MasterBrand and applicable state workforce agencies for individual employment information as the Nov. 27 date approaches.