Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field (Mechanical or Industrial preferred)
5-10 years of experience in prefabrication, process engineering, or a similar field
Strong knowledge of prefabrication techniques, including welding, grooving, and piping assembly processes
Familiarity with tools like Revit, Stratus MRP, and scheduling software such as Microsoft Project
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and improve production systems for efficiency
Excellent leadership and communication skills for effective collaboration
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in production
Certified Project Management Training is a plus
Responsibilities
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles
Conduct process mapping to identify improvement opportunities
Analyze activities to reduce waste and enhance workflow effectiveness
Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks through root cause analysis
Implement and sustain 5S workplace organization standards
Ensure compliance with Safety policies and maintain documentation
Support Shop and Quality Assurance teams for QA Manual compliance
Design and maintain operational dashboards and performance reporting tools
Review and present analytics to senior leaders with key findings and recommendations
Collaborate with Production Specialist and Prefab Manager to refine shop processes
Finalize scope of work with shop and field teams, ensuring cross-functional alignment
Prepare monthly forecasts and financial projections, analyzing budget variances
Review and approve shop expenditures and procurement commitments
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement training
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Commitment to safety and quality in production processes
Access to advanced tools and technologies for project management
Potential for leadership growth within the organization
Full Job Description
As Production Operations Manager, you will:
Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the prefabrication facility using Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies
Conduct current and future-state process mapping to identify process improvement opportunities and increase overall operational efficiency
Analyze value-added, non-value-added, and business-value-added activities to reduce waste and improve workflow effectiveness
Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks using root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques
Implement and sustain 5S workplace organization standards throughout the facility.
Ensure Safety policies and procedures are followed, and documentation is kept up to date.
Support the Shop and Quality Assurance teams to ensure programs and procedures are compliant with our QA Manual
Design and maintain operational dashboards and performance reporting tools using Stratus Scheduling Tool, Excel and Power BI. Collect, validate, and analyze the production data to identify trends, performance gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
Review and present analytics, identify key findings, and share recommendations with senior leaders
Collaborate with the Production Specialist and Prefab Mgr in creating and refining shop processes to support team productivity and efficiency
Review Estimating databases for Fabrication shop activities
Work closely with the shop and field teams to finalize scope of work to be executed at the shop while leading with cross functional teams such as procurement, VDC/BIM, and engineering to ensure alignment
Prepare monthly forecasts and financial projections using Microsoft Dynamics, analyze budget variances and implement corrective actions
Review and approve shop expenditures and procurement commitments (Coupa and Exflow)
Our ideal candidate has:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field (Mechanical or Industrial preferred)
5-10 years of experience in prefabrication, process engineering, or a similar field
Strong knowledge of prefabrication techniques, including welding, grooving, and piping assembly processes
Familiarity with tools like Revit, Stratus MRP, and scheduling softwares e.g., Microsoft Project for design and project management software like Procore for project management
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and improve production systems for efficiency and effectiveness
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all facets of production
