Job Information
Encore Electric, Inc. PRODUCTION MANAGER in Aurora, Colorado
Description
DEPARTMENT: PREFABRICATION
REPORTS TO: PREFAB MANAGER
(Fabrication)
(Assemblies)
(One-Line/Construction Power)
(Material/Logistics)
*Compensation: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour DOE
OVERVIEW:
The Production Manager supervises all prefabrication shop personnel (Assemblers/Apprentices/Shop Foreman), taking ultimate accountability for project or subset of project orders (kits, cuts, bends & assemblies). Directs the tasks of team and participates in prefab work as needed. Develops long-term relationships with the field, promoting and assisting Encore’s prefabrication shops full range of capabilities and benefits while acting as the conduit between the field and the prefab shop.
General Responsibilities
Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships
Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed
Earn and maintain customer’s trust
Uphold the core values of the organization
Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job
Specific Responsibilities
Communication/Safety/Quality Control
Ensure employees follow policies and procedures, including:
Polices and enforces company cell phone usage
Takes accountability for counseling and correcting employees acting as a witness and raising the flag when something is not right
Ensures employees work safely wearing all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Perform daily huddles, safety minutes, roll call and stretch and flex
Manage and correct any grievances or behavior problems
Recommend and supervise any necessary training
Ensure the crew has adequate tools
Take a piece of the overall job on larger projects such as one-line, fire alarm, branch circuits, site lighting, equipment (mechanical or pool, etc).
Read and understand contract documents for project
Responsible for promoting prefabrication to the field teams
QA/QC Liaison
Give prefab technical knowledge and operational expertise to propose relevant project solutions
Attends internal kick off meetings to discuss prefabrication ideas with the project team
Order needed material for projects
Continued communication and improvement with field teams about changes or shortages
Visit project sites to discuss projects prefabrication needs
Inform prefabrication team of issues that field teams may have and devise ways to avoid them in the future
Motivate crew and project
Preplan the project to stay at least two weeks ahead of crew, including:
Orders material and tools for the prefab shop floor, ensuring available for the crew
Acts conscientiously about costs
Orders prefab for jobsite
Keeps a daily to do list
Understands abilities of crew
Schedules and accurately man loads crew communicating with foreman
Prioritize according to the needs of the project and the customer
Take accountability and responsibility for quality control and productivity in area and:
Catch and correct errors
Ensure employees are safe, complete task correctly and then work on speed
Communicate goals for the jobsite to employees working at all levels of Encore Electric, Inc. using the tell-back procedure
Communicate and coordinate with other trades for the project
Lead by example
Orientate employees to safety, logistics and scope on the jobsite
Walk the shop with new employees and employees from the office/new hire orientation
Effectively communicate and define employee’s role with them on the project, ensuring employee understands how they fit into the overall job and how the manager wants their work done
Effectively communicate with superiors
Read and understand basic blueprints
Handle material required for the job
Perform duties as assigned by supervisor
Take accountability for a clean and safe work area
Enforce 50/100 rule
- One person can carry no more than 50 lbs., no two people should carry more than 100 lbs.
Enforce 5 second 5 feet rule
- All material can be accessed within 5’ or 5 seconds
Responsible for overall man loading
Other duties as may be assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- Abilities of crew
Skill in:
Multitasking
Thinking on their feet to overcome, adapt to change scope, schedule and job conditions
Leading and instructing others
Adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information.
Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks
Managing people
Managing complex tasks, breaking them down to their component levels
Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees
Organizing work to accomplish tasks
Reading, writing and math
Prioritizing and reprioritizing to meet job needs
Problem solving
Tracking numbers and bits of data relevant to the work assignment
Preparing and working with schedules
Prefabrication Production Manager Specific Duties
Planning and Scheduling:
Receive, review, and delegate orders to team. Also knowledgeable on Bluebeam/Remarcable/UKG/Driveworks/Power BI. Ensure deadlines and specifications are met. Works closely as point of contact with vendors and field teams to get orders correct and quickly corrects any issues.
Resource Management:
Manage resources effectively, including materials, equipment, and personnel, to optimize production. Works closely with other production managers.
Quality Control:
Ensure orders are completed and meet the needs of the project team and shop floor. Implement quality control measures.
Budget Management:
Estimate and prepare quotes for prefab builds, ensuring projects are completed within budget. Work with logistics to ensure builds leave shop properly packaged and examined.
Team Leadership:
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assembly team.
Problem Solving:
Identify and resolve material issues promptly, ensuring minimal downtime and disruptions.
Process Improvement:
Identify areas for improvement and implement process enhancements to increase efficiency and productivity.
Safety Compliance:
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment and equipment.
Training and Development:
Train and mentor team to enhance skills and efficiency.
Data Analysis:
Monitor orders, apprentice performance and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Driving
Sitting
Climbing
Lifting (up to 50 lbs)
Standing
Stooping
Vision acuity (near and far)
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required with a degree in related field being preferred. At least five years’ field experience with a Journeyman license minimum. Experience with quality control processes and strong managerial experience – leadership of team of 45+ people is also preferred. Demonstrated leadership skills are required. Completion of Leadership Level I Leadership (Supervision) is a plus.
Benefits of this role:
Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.
Applications will close for this position on: May 1, 2026 or until role has been filled
For questions regarding this role, please contact : recruiting@encoreelectric.com
To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@EncoreElectric.com .
Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.
Encore Electric is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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