Prefabrication Plant Lead: Safety-First Operations

Position

Description:

Lead launch and day-to-day operations of new prefabrication facility (“plant”), designed to support construction projects with offsite-manufactured components. Develop and oversee critical plant's stability and ongoing performance, establish safety protocols, build a high-performing team culture, manage operational systems, and ensure efficient production of high-quality outputs.

• Lead establishment of prefabrication facility (“plant”) safety culture from day one, model safe work practices and create zero-incident environment./li>
• Develop and implement comprehensive safety policies, site-specific training programs, emergency response plans, and risk assessments./li>
• Conduct regular audits and take immediate corrective action for unsafe plant conditions to promote compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety standards./li>
• Manage daily operations across fabrication, assembly, logistics, and material handling with emphasis on safety, quality, and throughput./li>
• Develop and execute production schedules in alignment with project demand and just-in-time delivery models./li>
• Track and report on operational performance metrics (e.g., safety, quality, productivity, cost) and use data to drive continuous improvements./li>
• Recruit and onboard plant staff, foster and develop a team of skilled, safety-conscious operators, technicians, and supervisors./li>
• Build and sustain high trust and high-performance team culture centered on ownership, respect, and open communication./li>
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team for developing skills in continuous improvement, problem-solving, and. embed lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, standardized work, visual management) into daily operations./li>
• Design and implement Quality Assurance (QA) processes to validate outputs meet design specifications, tolerances, and code requirements./li>
• Lead kaizen events and implement lessons learned to refine and stabilize production processes./li>
• Integrate plant operations with project management and supply chain functions, and leverage digital tools (e.g., BIM, ERP/MRP systems, tracking dashboards)./li>
• Stay informed on trends in construction technology and prefabrication, assessing innovations to enhance operational efficiency and capabilities./li>
• Manage operating budgets, labor forecasting, material procurement strategies, and plant capacity modeling./li>
• Partner with Finance and planning teams to forecast costs, Return on Investment (ROI), and scale needs as plant matures./li>
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction Management, or related field of study, with minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in construction or prefabrication sector, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training/li>
• Leadership experience managing plant operations, including team development, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives/li>
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and Quality Assurance (QA) systems/li>
• Knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA) and quality standards in manufacturing environments/li>
• Experience with digital tools (BIM, ERP/MRP systems) and prefabrication technologies/li>
• Strong leadership skills to drive high-performance culture, coach teams, and manage multiple priorities/li>
• Ability to manage production schedules, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and drive cost-effective solutions/li>
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and address challenges, risks, and opportunities with focus on operational efficiency/li>
• Ability to maintain detailed records and generate operational and financial reports/li>
• Advance…