Prefab Plant Director

Position Overview

Prefabricated Entities, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking a Plant Director with strong experience in commercial construction, prefabricated manufacturing, and operational efficiency. The role will manage overall plant costs and capital improvements across Production Operations, Safety, Planning/Scheduling, Quality, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Logistics/Shipping.

• Oversee Assistant Plant Director and teams of skilled craft trades, quality, maintenance, and warehouse personnel at the Houston production plant.
• Recruit, interview, hire and train management‑level staff.
• Oversee daily workflow, conduct performance evaluations, and manage discipline in accordance with company policy.
• Promote a collaborative and supportive culture that inspires and challenges the team.

• Identify, recommend, and implement new processes, technologies, and systems to improve efficiency and resource utilization.
• Lead new business application development and implementation, such as automation, product offerings, and cost‑management systems.
• Ensure departmental decisions and project plans align with the organization’s business plan and vision.
• Establish, communicate, and enforce operations‑related policies, practices, standards, and security measures.
• Review and approve cost‑control reports, cost estimates, and plant budget.
• Present regular performance reports and metrics to senior leadership.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management.
• Identify training needs and develop appropriate training programs.
• Design and implement plant efficiency improvements with changes in operational flow.
• Support production management by setting short‑ and long‑term objectives aligned with strategic goals.
• Ensure adherence to Environmental Health and Safety plans within the PAFs.

• Align plant capacity strategy with other plant directors, RPL, project teams, third‑party prefab entities, and executive leadership.
• Partner with RPL and project teams during early project assessment and alignment.
• Evaluate internal plant capacity and coordinate with Prefab Entity leadership for production feasibility.
• Participate in go/no‑go discussions related to plant capability and resource allocation.
• Advising leadership on alternative solutions when capacity constraints exist.
• Oversee fabrication operations to ensure adherence to standard Prefab Entities operating procedures.
• Direct scheduling and production planning to meet project milestones.
• Manage plant setup, workflow optimization, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate logistics for shipping and material movement.
• Lead prefab estimating processes and maintain cost management and budget performance.
• Track labor productivity and workforce efficiency.
• Monitor financial KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure QA/QC standards and safety compliance programs are implemented and maintained.
• Coordinate with VDC Design, Procurement, and Installation teams to align schedules.
• Lead plant personnel, drive labor management strategies, and promote safety and continuous improvement.

• On‑time delivery of prefabricated products
• Labor productivity rates
• Budget adherence
• Quality metrics and rework rates
• Capacity utilization rates
  
  Safety performance indicators

• Minimum 20 years of industry‑related work experience (commercial construction, prefabrication, TI, MEP, manufacturing).
• Excellent people‑management, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership abilities.
• Ability to integrate into an existing team and foster a team‑oriented environment.
• Inspire a culture of accountability and safety in a fast‑paced environment.
• Extensive knowledge of industry principles, procedures, and best practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

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