Manager, Prefabrication; Manufacturing

About this role

Our manufacturing operation focuses on the prefabrication of installation-ready electrical assemblies and systems that support efficient execution on construction projects. We are seeking a Manager, Prefabrication (Manufacturing) to lead Houle's prefabrication operations and oversee the development of processes, workflows, and production standards that support safe, consistent, and efficient delivery.

This role will help expand prefabrication capabilities, improve digital workflows, and lead teams in delivering high-quality products that support project requirements and schedules.

• Lead safe, efficient, and high-quality day-to-day operations across our manufacturing facility
• Develop and execute a prefabrication roadmap that applies manufacturing principles and operational excellence practices
• Expand prefabrication capabilities across project delivery to improve quality and enhance safety
• Partner with Operations, VDC, Procurement, Estimating, and project teams to identify work that can be designed and delivered through prefabrication
• Champion Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA), standardize workflows, and repeatable production methods that enhance prefabrication efficiency
• Build and implement Lean operating systems focused on safety, quality, flow, productivity, schedule reliability, and waste reduction within prefabrication operations
• Establish visual management, production planning, capacity planning, and KPI routines that support data-driven decisions and accountability
• Support integration between digital design, material planning, procurement, prefabrication, and field installation workflows
• Evaluate and implement equipment, automation, and technology that strengthen manufacturing capability
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and team members while building a culture of ownership, learning, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Lead change in a practical and people-focused way, embedding continuous improvement into daily work rather than treating it as a separate initiative

• 7+ years of leadership experience in prefabrication, industrialized construction or a related operational environment
• 5+ years of experience leading teams and developing people
• Degree or diploma in engineering, operations management, construction, business, or a related field is preferred
• Proven experience building or improving production systems and workflows using Lean manufacturing, Lean construction, or operational excellence principles
• Strong knowledge of workflow design, production planning, capacity management, quality, and performance measurement
• Experience collaborating across design, operations, supply chain, and project delivery functions
• Experience with digital design, ERP, production management, or construction technology platforms;
  Revit and Autodesk experience are assets
• Lean Green Belt, Lean Black Belt, PMP, or equivalent certification is an asset
• Experience in electrical, MEP, modular construction, or advanced manufacturing is an asset
• Strong communication, coaching, problem-solving, and change leadership skills

As BC's leading electrical contractor and systems integrator, we believe in delivering safe, reliable power for the future. From hospitals and universities, to airports, shipping terminals and shopping centres, our electrical and technology professionals proudly provide innovative solutions that create value for our customers every day.

Since 1944, we've been dedicated to our craft, committed to quality workmanship, and building teams that thrive. Driven by purpose and connected through collaboration, our focus on people guides our success in delivering some of the most exciting infrastructure projects in the province.

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