Production Manager - Factory-Built Housing

Reframe Systems is a Physical AI and robotics company on a mission to make high-performance housing attainable and abundant in the communities where people want to live. Through our vertically integrated delivery model and highly automated microfactories, we deliver climate-resilient homes and buildings with greater speed and predictability than traditional construction. Our volumetric modular buildings are produced in our Andover, MA microfactory, with a growing pipeline across North America and a new microfactory on the way. We are building a system that balances repeatability with site-responsive design, enabling homes adaptable to each site, community, and customer need. Our cross-disciplinary team brings together architecture, robotics, design engineering, software, factory operations, and field delivery to change how housing gets delivered. We’re reimagining the future of housing through a smarter and more sustainable system that empowers people to live better. Come build it with us.

We’re looking for a Production Manager to lead day-to-day execution for a defined production area in our factory. This is a floor leadership role for someone who thrives in high-velocity operations and can build the management system that keeps teams safe, productive, and improving every week. This is not a role for someone who wants to supervise a steady-state line. We are building the infrastructure to scale, and we need leaders who can bring rigor, systems thinking, and a technology-forward mindset to a genuinely novel manufacturing challenge.   RESPONSIBILTIES Daily Management & Execution Own daily/weekly plan attainment for your area: throughput, minutes/ft², schedule attainment, and rework hours Run start-of-shift and end-of-shift routines; ensure the team always knows the plan, priorities, and constraints Coordinate labor, materials, and readiness so work is staged and flow is protected Surface blockers early with clear options and tradeoffs (bring “2–3 ways to solve it,” not just problems) Safety, Quality & Standards Own safety performance for your area: hazard escalation, audits, incident response, and corrective actions Ensure adherence to SOPs / standard work and quality gates; stop and correct out-of-standard work Partner with Ops Engineering / training owners to ensure training and certification are completed for tasks performed in the area People Leadership & Crew Development Lead, coach, and develop team leads and operators; set expectations and drive accountability Address issues directly and respectfully; hold the line on standards Implement a lightweight rotation / cross-training plan that grows versatility and reduces burnout Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Partner with Ops Engineering / CI to identify, prioritize, and execute improvements that move throughput/efficiency metrics Support kaizen events, time studies, and standardization; ensure impact is measured and captured (not just ideas generated) Convert recurring issues into standard work, training content, and improved material flow so the system becomes self-improving Metrics, Visibility & Systems (“Scoreboard”) Own the area “scoreboard”: targets vs actuals, downtime/constraints, quality escapes, and improvement actions Participate in weekly leads/metrics reviews; report what happened, why, what changed, and what support you need Partner with Factory Orchestration / Sidekick stakeholders to improve dashboards and information displays when current metrics don’t drive behavior   QUALIFICATIONS 3–7+ years leading teams in a fast-paced operations environment, with a strong preference for manufacturing / production / fulfillment / industrial operations Proven track record hitting output targets while maintaining safety and quality Strong people leadership: coaching, conflict management, accountability, and performance conversations Strong data orientation: you run a scoreboard, identify gaps,