PREFAB PRODUCTION MANAGER

Valley Interior Systems; Walton (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) matching

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Valley Interior Systems is seeking a Production Manager to lead the daily operations of its growing prefabrication facility. The role focuses on planning production, coordinating workflow across departments, and ensuring teams have what they need to execute projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, proactively resolves issues, and emphasizes preparation and clear communication for successful production outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, prefabrication, or production management preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable working with production schedules, spreadsheets, and production software.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules and forecasts, and daily planning.
• Coordinate production priorities with Project Management, Purchasing, and Shop Leadership.
• Prepare work orders for production.
• Verify all required materials, shortages or scheduling conflicts before they impact production.
• Communicate completed orders and notify the appropriate teams when orders are Ready to Ship (RTS).
• Ensure production documentation is complete and available for shop personnel.

Skills

Manufacturing/production management

Organizational skills

Leadership abilities

Communication

Multi-project management

Scheduling software

Tools

Production software

Spreadsheets

Job description

ABOUT VALLEY INTERIOR SYSTEMS

Valley Interior Systems is a leading specialty construction partner founded in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1981. Built on the core values of leadership, partnership, craftsmanship, and integrity, we have grown to seven locations across Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee-now managing the region’s largest skilled labor workforce. Our portfolio of interior and exterior services—including drywall, metal framing, acoustic ceilings, and cladding-consistently sets a superior standard of quality. Through every project, we strive to positively impact the future of construction, our people, and the communities we proudly call home.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Valley Prefab is seeking a highly organized, driven, and proactive Production Manager to lead the daily operations of our growing prefabrication facility. The successful Production Manager is someone who stays several steps ahead of production—not just reacting to today's work but preparing for tomorrow.

This role is responsible for planning production, coordinating workflow between departments, and ensuring our manufacturing teams have everything they need to execute projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems before they become issues, and understands that preparation and communication are the keys to successful production.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Production Planning & Coordination

• Develop and maintain production schedules and forecasts, and daily planning.
• Coordinate production priorities with Project Management, Purchasing, and Shop Leadership.
• Prepare work orders for production.
• Verify all required materials, shortages or scheduling conflicts before they impact production.
• Communicate completed orders and notify the appropriate teams when orders are Ready to Ship (RTS).
• Ensure production documentation is complete and available for shop personnel.

Production Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain and update the daily production tracker.
• Track weekly production output and performance.
• Prepare and distribute weekly production summaries.
• Monitor production progress against schedule and communicate potential delays early.
• Lead the daily production meeting.
• Coordinate communication between production, purchasing, project management, and shipping.
• Help remove roadblocks that prevent the team from maintaining production goals.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain daily labor time.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process development.

WHO YOU ARE

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, prefabrication, or production management preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable working with production schedules, spreadsheets, and production software.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments.

BENEFITS AT VALLEY INTERIOR SYSTEMS (for eligible positions)

• Competitive Paid Time Off plan
• Extensive 401(k) plan with matching for contributions up to 3.5% of an employee’s qualifying income
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

Valley Interior Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer who encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, pregnancy, transgender status, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or protected veteran status, hair style/texture, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.