Framing Prefabrication Manager

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Coquitlamtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R-101438
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* Job Description:

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** Framing Prefabrication Manager This role will be responsible for leading and managing the production operations for our prefabrication team on our wood frame projects. You will oversee planning, production scheduling, fabrication, quality control, logistics / delivery coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a key role in ensuring that Cap West meets its high standards of on-time delivery, efficiency, accuracy, and quality in our framing prefabrication process.
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* About the Company:

** Cap West provides prefabbed wall panels for our multi-family wood frame construction projects. We build and deliver framing wall packages — partnering through quoting, detailed design, manufacturing, and logistics to ensure timely delivery and installation.
** Perks & Benefits:
*** Comprehensive Benefits Package that provides extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance and critical illness insurance
* Continuous learning opportunities with an annual educational allowance
* Generous referral program ranging from $500-$2000, depending on the business need
* Regular team-building activities and events
* Discount to local amenities and vendors
* Discounted hotel stays in multiple locations through our hospitality offerings
** What will you do:
*** Lead the build operations of prefabricated wall panels from design hand‐off through manufacturing, assembly, finishing, packaging and dispatch.
* Develop, implement and manage production schedules aligned with project timelines
* Ensure coordination between design/engineering, manufacturing, shop floor teams, logistics, and site installation teams (framers, etc) to ensure seamless workflow.
* Implement and maintain quality control standards to ensure panels are built to specification, with minimal rework or defects—supporting the company’s promise of “avoid delays and inconsistent workmanship”
* Monitor and report on key manufacturing metrics: production output, cycle times, yield, scrap, labour efficiency, on-time delivery to site.
* Drive continuous improvement in operations: workflow optimization, lean manufacturing principles, automation or technology adoption, waste reduction, cost control.
* Manage the shop floor team: hiring, training, performance management, safety-compliance, development of operational staff.
* Oversee equipment maintenance, facility utilization, stock/materials management, buffer capacity and contingency planning.
* Work with logistics/dispatch team to ensure finished panels are loaded and delivered to job sites when required
* Liaise with project team: ensure manufacturing aligns with project handovers, discuss production challenges, and maintain open communication with internal and external parties.
* Oversee shop operations and coordinate onsite activities
* Support health & safety, maintain compliance with relevant regulations, ensure safe working environment in the shop.
* Budgeting, forecasting and operations cost control for the prefab wall panel manufacturing operation.
** What you'll bring:
*** Proven experience (10 yrs+) in framing multi-family homes.
* 7–10 yrs+ as a framing lead/operations manager role, preferably in construction materials, wood-frame panels or related assembly operations.
* Experience overseeing high-volume fabrication/assembly/build operations with strict schedule commitments.
* Excellent leadership and team-management skills: ability to build, develop and lead a production team, manage multiple shifts if required.
* Strong communication and coordination skills — able to work cross-functionally (design, engineering, logistics, site installation).
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment with tight deadlines.
* Solid understanding of health & safety standards in a manufacturing environment.
* Proficient in production software, ERP/MRP systems, scheduling tools, data/reporting.
* Familiarity with prefab wall panel construction for multi-family projects is a strong asset.
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