Pre-Fabrication Wall Panelling Operations Manager

Job Description:

Job: Pre-Fabrication Wall Panelling Operations Manager

This role will be responsible for leading and managing the production operations for the “wall panel” manufacturing side of the business. You will oversee planning, production scheduling, fabrication, quality control, logistics/ delivery coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a key role to ensure that CapWest meets its high standards of on-time delivery, efficiency, accuracy, and quality in its prefab wall package offerings.

About the Company:

CapWest provides advanced prefab wall panel solutions for multi-family construction projects. We design, build and deliver wall packages — partnering through quoting, detailed design, manufacturing, and logistics to ensure timely delivery and installation.

Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package that provides extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance and critical illness insurance

• Continuous learning opportunities with an annual educational allowance

• Generous referral program ranging from $500-$2000, depending on the business need

• Regular team-building activities and events

• Discount to local amenities and vendors

• Discounted hotel stays in multiple locations through our hospitality offerings

What will you do:

• Lead the manufacturing operations of prefabricated wall panels from design hand‐off through manufacturing, assembly, finishing, packaging and dispatch.

• Develop, implement and manage production schedules aligned with project timelines

• Ensure coordination between design/engineering, manufacturing, shop floor teams, logistics, and site installation teams (framers, etc) to ensure seamless workflow.

• Implement and maintain quality control standards to ensure panels are built to specification, with minimal rework or defects—supporting the company’s promise of “avoid delays and inconsistent workmanship”

• Monitor and report on key manufacturing metrics: production output, cycle times, yield, scrap, labour efficiency, on-time delivery to site.

• Drive continuous improvement in operations: workflow optimization, lean manufacturing principles, automation or technology adoption, waste reduction, cost control.

• Manage the shop floor team: hiring, training, performance management, safety-compliance, development of operational staff.

• Oversee equipment maintenance, facility utilization, stock/materials management, buffer capacity and contingency planning.

• Work with logistics/dispatch team to ensure finished panels are loaded and delivered to job sites when required

• Liaise with project team: ensure manufacturing aligns with project handovers, discuss production challenges, and maintain open communication with internal and external parties.

• Oversee shop manufacturing operations and coordinate onsite activities

• Support health & safety, maintain compliance with relevant regulations, ensure safe working environment in the shop.

• Budgeting, forecasting and operations cost control for the prefab wall panel manufacturing operation.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction Management or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Proven experience (5–10 yrs+) in a manufacturing operations manager role, preferably in construction materials, prefab systems, wood-frame panels or related assembly operations.

• Experience overseeing high-volume fabrication/assembly operations with strict schedule commitments.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean/continuous improvement, quality assurance, scheduling, logistics.

• Excellent leadership and team-management skills: ability to build, develop and lead a production team, manage multiple shifts if required.

• Strong communication and coordination skills — able to work cross-functionally (design, engineering, logistics, site installation).

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment with tight deadlines.

• Solid understanding of health & safety standards in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficient in production software, ERP/MRP systems, scheduling tools, data/reporting.

• Familiarity with prefab wall panel construction for multi-family projects is a strong asset.

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $130,000

About The Company:

Onni

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

How To Apply:

Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.

We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.