Factory Manager – Modular Home Factory
Position Summary
The Factory Manager plays a crucial role in the organization, working closely with the Construction and Land Development Director to oversee the production of modular homes. This position is a strategic leader who enjoys working across the organization coordinating teams, improving production workflows, and supporting all other factory staff.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership for modular home production within the BoulderMOD factory.
Translate annual housing production goals into factory production plans and ensure factory output supports Habitat’s housing delivery schedule.
Monitor factory performance and implement improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and throughput.
Develop and maintain factory production schedules aligned with site construction timelines. Coordinate production planning with the Director of Construction and Land Development and ensure factory capacity supports the organization’s housing pipeline.
Work with the Assistant Factory Manager to ensure production plans translate effectively into daily operations.
Supervise the Assistant Factory Manager and QA Manager. Provide leadership and direction for factory staff through management of supervisory roles. Support workforce development and training while maintaining a positive, mission-driven work environment.
Design and Manufacturing Review construction drawings for manufacturability within the factory environment. Identify opportunities to improve build sequencing, workflow, and production efficiency. Provide feedback during design review and value engineering discussions and identify equipment, sequencing, or process issues that affect production performance.
Maintain OSHA compliance and safe work practices. Ensure all factory operations meet safety and quality standards. Support continuous improvement in safety procedures and training.
Establish and reinforce a factory culture that values volunteer participation as part of Habitat’s mission. Ensure production planning allows for meaningful volunteer engagement while maintaining safety and efficiency. Collaborate with the Volunteer Manager and Assistant Factory Manager to coordinate volunteer participation.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for factory operations. Document production workflows, station responsibilities, and build sequencing. Establish clear processes for production scheduling, labor assignments, and module movement through the factory. Ensure factory staff are trained on documented procedures. Update processes as improvements are implemented. Maintain accessible documentation so factory operations can continue smoothly during staff transitions.
Qualifications
3–5 years of experience in modular construction, manufacturing, production building, or a similar structured production environment. Experience in a factory-built housing environment is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading crews or coordinating production teams in a manufacturing or production-based construction environment.
Strong understanding of modular construction systems, production workflows, and assembly-based building methods, or the ability to quickly learn factory-based construction processes.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and translate them into clear production tasks for supervisors, staff, volunteers, and students.
Experience organizing work across multiple stations or crews while maintaining production schedules and workflow efficiency.
Proven ability to identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks, sequencing issues, and production challenges on the factory floor.
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to support supervisors and maintain a productive team environment.
Commitment to the mission and values of Habitat for Humanity and community-based homebuilding.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in environments that include volunteers, trainees, or workforce development programs.
Spanish speaking.
On-site residential construction experience, particularly modular installation or finish work.
Familiarity with construction drawings, shop drawings, and production documentation.
Experience coordinating production schedules or workflow planning.
Work Environment
This position requires the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, stand for extended periods, and operate construction tools and equipment safely.
Compensation
PTO, Paid Holidays, Health Benefits, 401K Match. $100,000-$110,000
Application Procedure
To apply, along with your letter expressing your interest in this role, please send a resume and the names and contact information for three professional references to [Insert Email Address].