VP of Prefabrication
Lonestar Integrated Solutions · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Lonestar Integrated Solutions is seeking a Vice President of Prefabrication to lead the expansion and strategic development of its prefabrication and manufacturing operations. This executive‑level role will build, scale, and optimize a high‑performing prefabrication division as the company transitions into a larger facility and expands production capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the enterprise manufacturing strategy supporting the organization’s long‑term growth objectives.
- Establish a multi‑year operational roadmap focused on capacity expansion, automation, standardization, and manufacturing excellence.
- Serve as the executive leader responsible for developing scalable production capabilities across all prefabrication product lines.
- Establish company‑wide manufacturing standards, operating procedures, quality systems, and performance metrics to drive consistency.
- Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, automation, and advanced production technologies.
- Create and oversee enterprise capacity‑planning models to ensure manufacturing readiness for projected growth.
- Lead facility expansion, site selection, footprint optimization, and operational infrastructure planning initiatives.
- Develop and manage long‑term capital investment strategies, including automation, equipment modernization, technology implementation, and facility development.
- Evaluate strategic manufacturing capabilities, acquisitions, partnerships, and investments that strengthen the company’s competitive position.
- Develop the organizational structure required to support a scalable manufacturing operation, including leadership succession and talent development programs for production, quality, engineering, and operations teams.
- Establish workforce planning strategies aligned with long‑term production and growth forecasts.
- Partner with Engineering leadership to develop standardized manufacturing platforms and design‑for‑manufacturing processes.
- Sponsor innovation initiatives focused on modularization, prefabrication technologies, automation, and advanced manufacturing practices.
- Drive enterprise adoption of digital manufacturing tools, ERP optimization, BIM integration, and production analytics.
- Provide executive oversight for regulatory compliance, safety programs, risk management, and operational controls, ensuring consistency with UL, NEC, ISO, and customer‑specific requirements.
- Serve as a member of the executive leadership team responsible for company‑wide operational strategy and organizational growth, offering recommendations on manufacturing investments, operational risk, scalability, workforce strategies, and long‑term capabilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by executive leadership.
Requirements
- 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, prefabrication, industrial production, or electrical assembly environments.
- Demonstrated experience building or scaling a manufacturing or prefabrication operation.
- Strong knowledge of production systems, lean manufacturing principles, and capacity planning.
- Experience managing facility expansion, automation implementation, or operational transformation initiatives (preferred).
- Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive measurable operational improvement.
- Strong financial acumen, including budget management and cost control.
- Experience in electrical manufacturing, panel shops, UL508 assemblies, or industrial integration environments (strongly preferred).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field (preferred; equivalent experience considered).
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Regularly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Must be able to access and move throughout warehouse and production environments.
- May require occasional lifting up to 25 lb.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with match.
- Paid time off.
- Specified holiday pay.