Plant Manager - Net Zero Modular Construction

Reframe Systems•Andover, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Reframe Systems is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee the daily execution of their microfactory floor, transforming the production plan into finished homes. This role is crucial during a period of significant scaling, involving a move to a larger facility, substantial growth in direct labor, and a steep increase in output. The Plant Manager will be a hands-on leader responsible for daily production, managing the people who build, and maintaining quality, safety, and schedule. The position reports to the Head of Operations or a member of Reframe's executive team until that role is filled.

Requirements

7+ years in manufacturing operations, including running a production floor through a real ramp or facility launch, with direct labor reporting.
Experience building a floor from a low base: establishing work cells, supervision structure, and a daily operating system.
Strong people leadership skills with a track record of developing builders and technicians into leads and holding teams accountable.
Comfort with high-mix, project-based production where the bill of materials and work vary with each job.
A strong floor presence, earning trust by being on the floor and solving problems.
Strong data orientation and comfort in a technology-forward factory environment where software is integral to work management.

Nice To Haves

Experience scaling a production operation from low rate to high volume.
Background in construction, modular, or other high-variability production.
Familiarity with lean and TWI, and experience running standard work and continuous improvement on the floor.
Experience setting requirements for and partnering with an in-house software or MES team.
Experience with the prototype-to-production transition and understanding of common issues.

Responsibilities

Own daily production on the floor, hitting the weekly build plan, keeping modules moving on takt, and clearing constraints.
Lead the full production team, including production managers, area managers, and leads, serving as the primary point of leadership.
Implement and run the daily management system, including morning huddles, tiered check-ins, and visual management.
Hold area and team leads accountable for weekly targets and provide support to achieve them.
Drive throughput and improve labor efficiency by focusing on the lowest-performing processes.
Ensure product quality by owning in-process and line checks, correcting defects, and building to standard.
Lead daily safety efforts, conduct safety walks, close out action items, and foster a culture of safety.
Own schedule reliability and on-time module completion for active projects.
Build the necessary supervision and shift structure to support team growth.
Recruit, onboard, and develop builders and leads, growing technicians into leaders.
Partner with HR and Recruiting on high-volume hourly hiring and onboarding.
Set clear expectations and foster a floor culture that takes pride in its output.
Assist in the setup of the new Billerica facility, including floor layout, work cell design, commissioning, and leading the production team through the move.
Establish the daily operating system at the new facility for immediate performance.
Translate the production plan into staffing, training, and floor readiness on an accelerated timeline.
Act as a power user and requirements partner for the internal factory software team.
Run standard work and continuous improvement initiatives on the floor.
Manage using data generated by the floor.