General Foreman

General Foreman

Blue View Builder · San Diego, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-19

Salary: USD 98,000–120,000

Workplace: on_site

Description

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.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan (pension), paid time off, employee discount, and

profit share.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,

protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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