General Foreman

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced General Foreman to lead production operations in a modular home manufacturing facility specializing in cold formed light gauge steel framing. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily factory operations, quality control, and ensures high-quality modular units are produced efficiently and safely, while driving continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in residential construction, modular/prefab construction, light gauge steel systems, and supervising production crews.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct production teams across framing, assembly, finishing, and related crews in the light gauge steel modular home factory.
• Plan and coordinate daily and weekly production schedules to meet throughput, quality, and delivery targets.
• Ensure all work complies with company standards, California building codes, HCD requirements, OSHA, and internal quality/safety protocols.
• Monitor production output, labor efficiency, material usage, scrap, rework, and downtime; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead pre-shift meetings, assign work, coach crew members, and hold teams accountable for performance and safety.
• Oversee factory Quality Control.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, Shipping, and Superintendent to maintain smooth workflow and resolve bottlenecks.
• Interpret shop drawings, production plans, and specifications for light gauge steel modular construction.
• Enforce safety procedures, conduct or support safety inspections, and promote a strong safety culture.
• Support training of new hires and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., EOS, lean practices, standard work, process improvements).
• Maintain accurate production records, QC logs, material reports, and documentation; communicate status and issues to plant management.
• Assist with material staging, inventory awareness, and equipment readiness as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in modular, manufactured, prefabricated, or residential construction, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory/foreman role.
• Hands-on experience with light gauge steel framing, modular construction methods, or factory-based home production.
• Strong knowledge of production workflows, quality control, and safety standards in a manufacturing or construction setting.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, and production schedules.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and manage production crews effectively.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work on-site in a factory environment (standing, walking, occasional lifting).
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience specifically with volumetric modular or panelized light gauge steel systems.
• Familiarity with California HCD in-plant inspection or modular manufacturing regulations.
• Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma exposure.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus in many San Diego manufacturing environments.
• Experience with production software, digital work instructions, or manufacturing execution systems.
• Former Military Preferred. Ideal candidate will have Engineering Combat MOS (Field
• 13) or NMCBs BU or SW rating.
• Physical Demands and Work Environment

This is an on-site factory role involving extended periods of standing and walking on the production area, exposure to noise, dust, and industrial equipment, and occasional lifting.

Typical schedule is daytime with possible overtime during peak production periods.

Construction / factory setting with standard manufacturing and construction site conditions.