Prefab Operations Lead: Lean, Scalable Throughput

Prefab Operations Manager Muth Electric Inc Mitchell, South Dakota, United States

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To define the authority, duties, and responsibilities of the Prefab Operations Manager.

INTRODUCTION

The Prefab Division has been established to support all Muth Electric divisions by improving labor efficiency, increasing project productivity, reducing field installation hours, and improving quality through standardized assembly methods. The success of the Prefab Division depends on the effective planning, scheduling, coordination, production flow, inventory control, and labor management directed by the Prefab Operations Manager.

The Prefab Operations Manager is responsible for maximizing throughput, minimizing waste, implementing lean processes, and building scalable systems that support future company growth.

ORGANIZATION STATUS

The Prefab Operations Manager is appointed by the Chief Operating Officer (with approval of the President) and reports directly to the Prefab Manager. The Prefab Operations Manager has authority over all prefab personnel on the production floor and delegated authority commensurate with assigned responsibilities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The first responsibility of the Prefab Operations Manager is to maintain safe operations throughout the prefab facility. Safety is always the highest priority.

Once safe operations are established, the Prefab Operations Manager shall plan, schedule, coordinate, and control manpower, materials, tools, equipment, and production flow to maximize efficiency, labor productivity, and production output while minimizing waste, rework, and operational costs.

This role is responsible for ensuring prefab assemblies are delivered on time, meet quality expectations, and align with project schedules while increasing the scalability and profitability of Muth Electric’s prefab operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

COMMUNICATION

1. Maintains open communication between prefab, project management, field leadership, VDC, purchasing, and warehouse personnel.

2. Keeps Supervisor informed of production schedules, bottlenecks, labor needs, equipment requirements, and unusual issues.

3. Attends and participates in coordination meetings as required.

4. Works with Project Managers, Superintendents, and VDC personnel to resolve design conflicts, material shortages, and production sequencing issues.

5. Communicates production capacities and lead times to support field planning.

PLANNING (BUDGETING)

1. Establishes production goals based on project backlog and manpower availability.

2. Forecasts facility, equipment, labor, and inventory needs for future growth.

3. Assists in the development of strategic scaling plans to increase prefab throughput.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

1. Maintains awareness of and enforces all company policies and standard procedures.

2. Develops prefab-specific procedures to improve efficiency and consistency.

3. Establishes standardized work methods for repeatable assemblies.

4. Implements lean manufacturing principles throughout the shop.

5. Continuously evaluates workflows and improves processes.

STAFF

1. Recruits, trains, develops, and manages prefab personnel.

2. Assist in evaluating employee performance and productivity.

3. Develops cross-training programs to increase labor flexibility.

4. Assist in the building of future leadership within the prefab division.

5. Maintains morale and promotes team accountability.

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