Vessel Technologies, Inc. · 1 month ago
Director Field Operations
Connecticut
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expVessel Technologies is focused on creating sustainable and attainable housing through innovative design and manufacturing. The Director of Field Operations will oversee construction site operations, ensuring they function with the efficiency and predictability of a manufacturing plant, while leading safety and quality management efforts.
ConstructionGreen BuildingProperty DevelopmentSmart Building
Responsibilities
Run field assembly with the discipline of a plant floor
Lead daily/weekly production control meetings; enforce work instructions
Identify deviations from plan immediately and correct them with urgency
Maintain takt time and throughput across multiple active sites
Ensure all crews execute defined standard work with zero drift
Create a 'zero-excuses' safety culture aligned with OSHA best practices
Conduct daily safety briefings, inspections, and hazard audits
Intervene immediately on unsafe behavior or non-compliant conditions
Implement quality gates at each defined production stage
Ensure inspection points, documentation, and sign-offs are completed
Drive first-pass yield and eliminate rework across all sites
Monitor flow across all stations and identify bottlenecks early
Conduct root-cause analysis on constraints and implement corrective actions
Escalate material, design, or sequencing issues immediately to keep production in flow
Assign labor based on takt planning, workload, and forecasted needs
Coach and develop Site Operations Managers and supervisors
Ensure consistent discipline and performance across all field teams
Ensure materials arrive, stage, and install in the defined sequence
Coordinate tightly with factory, logistics, and procurement teams
Prevent material-related stoppages that disrupt production flow
Use KPIs to track flow, quality, safety, productivity, and schedule variance
Utilize ERP/MES/field tools to maintain real-time visibility and control
Produce accurate daily/weekly site performance reporting
Qualification
Required
10–20 years leading production or complex field assembly operations
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Facilities Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Proven track record delivering projects on time and on budget
Strong project management skills with a record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives
Comfortable operating without a fixed office, regularly rotating across job sites
Understanding of complex building systems, tolerances, and assembly sequences
Ability to interpret architectural/structural drawings, digital models, and installation details
Experience managing schedules, coordinating field teams, and resolving issues
Experience coordinating external manufacturing partners
Benefits
Competitive compensation with performance bonus and equity options
401k & Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision), including HSA/FSA options
Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance, plus Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Weekly lunches and team building events
Adoption Assistance, Caregiver Support, and Financial Assistance through Employee Support Programs
Commuter Benefits
Company
Vessel Technologies, Inc.
Vessel Technologies is dedicated to achieving a technological solution to the global housing crisis.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$20M2023-06-30Series A
2022-03-31Seed· $10M
2017-01-01Pre Seed· $10M
Leadership Team
Neil Rubler
Founder and CEO
Recent News
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