Lean Manufacturing & Prefab Strategy Manager

Role Overview

Sobha Limited is seeking a Lean Manufacturing & Prefab Strategy Manager to industrialize construction by integrating lean manufacturing, off-site prefabrication, and process excellence practices. The role will focus on transforming site-based construction activities into scalable, factory-driven systems to improve productivity, quality, and predictability.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing construction processes and break them into repeatable, standardized units
• Identify opportunities to shift activities from site to factory (prefab / modular / assemblies)
• Design manufacturing workflows for slabs, walls, facades, stairs, pods, MEP assemblies, and interior components
• Develop factory layouts, workstations, material flow, and quality checkpoints
• Deploy Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, VSM, Kanban, Standard Work)
• Implement pull systems for raw material, WIP, and finished goods
• Define and track KPIs such as OEE, throughput, yield, and defect rates
• Collaborate with design, planning, procurement, and site teams to embed a factory mindset