General Manager - Manufacturing & Operations

General Manager

• Manufacturing & Operations at Z-Co. Development General Manager
• Manufacturing & Operations at Z-Co.

Development in Pattison, Texas Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

????? Build something from the ground up

• literally. US Modular Systems, Inc. is a light gauge steel (LGS) manufacturing startup launching a 51,000+ SF industrial facility in Brookshire, TX. We design and manufacture steel framing systems
• wall panels, floor cassettes, and modular components
• for residential, healthcare, and commercial construction across Texas.

We have pre-committed revenue from Day 1, a clear roadmap to scale, and a leadership team with 40+ years of Texas real estate, construction, and capital markets experience. Production begins January 2027. We're hiring now. The Opportunity We're looking for a General Manager to lead the launch and daily operations of our Brookshire facility. This is a ground-floor leadership role

• you'll build the team, establish production processes, and own operational results from the start.

The right candidate grows into VP of Operations as we expand to multiple Texas facilities. ???? On-site | Brookshire, TX ????

Target Start:

Q3-Q4 2026

???? Path to VP of Operations What You'll Own Full P&L for manufacturing operations across four production lines: residential, healthcare, commercial, and industrial LGS systems Hire, train, and lead the production team

• Production Manager, floor supervisors, and manufacturing staff

Own KPIs:

throughput, quality, on-time delivery, and COGS

• weekly reporting to CEO Manage steel coil inventory, supplier relationships, and raw material procurement Commission LGS roll-forming equipment, CNC machines, and our

CUBE 300

automated framing system Lead Phase 2 robotics deployment

• material handling, automated fastening, and AI-driven production scheduling Maintain OSHA compliance and a zero-incident safety culture

What We're Looking For:

? 5+ years in manufacturing operations management

• steel, metal fabrication, modular construction, or related industry ?

Proven track record managing production teams of 10+ people ? Hands-on lean manufacturing experience ? Ability to read structural drawings, fabrication plans, and BIM/CAD files ? Experience managing supply chains and raw material inventory ? Comfortable on the factory floor AND in executive-level reporting

Bonus Points For:

Light gauge steel (LGS) or cold-formed steel (CFS) experience Familiarity with FrameCAD, Pinnacle, CUBE, or similar LGS software Experience commissioning a new manufacturing facility Robotics or automation deployment experience Healthcare or modular construction background Bilingual (English/Spanish) Degree in

Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or Construction Management Compensation & Benefits:

???? Competitive base salary

• commensurate with experience ???? Annual performance bonus tied to production KPIs and Company EBITDA ???? Meaningful equity stake
• vesting over 4 years ?

??? Medical, dental, and vision coverage ????? Competitive PTO ???? Clear growth path to VP of Operations Why US Modular Systems?

Ground floor:

Build the playbook

• don't inherit someone else's

Revenue-backed:

Pre-committed revenue from Day 1, no cold-start risk Cutting-edge tech: LGS manufacturing, robotics, automation, BIM integration

Mission-driven:

We build homes, hospitals, and communities Equity upside: Structured for a major institutional exit How to Apply Send your resume and a brief note on your manufacturing leadership experience to: Mike Butte

• Founder & CEO ?

??? mike.butte@z-companies.com ????

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• US Modular Systems US Modular Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Better Buildings, Faster Delivery™ Light Gauge Steel
• Modular Construction
• Brookshire, Texas