Bill of Materials (BOM), Carpentry, Coaching, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Establish Priorities, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Pre-Stressed Concrete, Process Flow, Process Management, Production Control, Production Management, Production Schedule, Production Support, Quality Monitoring, Reliability Engineering, Retail Management, Safety/Work Safety, Team Building, Team Player, Warehousing
The Pre-Production Manager oversees key support functions-including the Rebar Shop, Carpenter Shop, and Kitting/Warehouse operations-and is responsible for aligning these teams with the production schedule to eliminate delays and drive productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Material Readiness & Production Support
- Ensure all materials, components, and assemblies are prepared, staged, and kitted ahead of production & shiploose requirements
- Review production schedules and coordinate daily/weekly plans to support uninterrupted workflow
- Drive accountability for "ready-to-build" conditions prior to production start
- Identify and resolve material or process gaps that could impact production efficiency
Supervision of Support Shops:
Lead and manage:
- Rebar Fabrication Shop
- Carpenter Shop (forms and embeds)
- Kitting/Warehouse operations
- Establish clear priorities and workflows across support teams
- Monitor productivity, quality, and schedule adherence
Operations & Process Management:
- Develop and maintain efficient material flow and kitting processes
- Standardize work practices to improve reliability and reduce rework
- Reports to Production Manager to optimize plant throughput and labor efficiency
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across support functions
Safety & Culture:
- Promote and enforce a safe, injury-free work environment
- Lead by example in safety, accountability, and professionalism
- Maintain organized, clean, and efficient work areas (5S mindset)
Leadership & Team Development:
- Supervise, coach, and develop supervisors and hourly team members
- Build bench strength within support functions
- Foster a positive work environment focused on teamwork and accountability
Minimum Qualifications:
- Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, construction, or industrial operations
- Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to read drawings and understand bills of material
- Working knowledge of material flow, fabrication processes, or production support operations
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality
- Ability to motivate and develop teams through positive leadership
- Ability to pass pre-employment background screen, physical/functional exam, and drug test
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in precast/prestress concrete or similar heavy manufacturing environment
- Experience managing fabrication shops (rebar, carpentry, or steel)
- Familiarity with production scheduling and kitting systems