Position Description:
GTI is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations and production execution within our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving schedule attainment, workforce leadership, production efficiency, safety, quality, and operational performance across assigned manufacturing areas.
The ideal candidate will have experience leading production teams within fabrication, electro-mechanical assembly, industrial manufacturing, or complex integration environments and possess a hands-on leadership style focused on execution, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Manage production schedules based on weekly demand established by plant leadership
Communicate daily, weekly, and monthly production goals to supervisors, team leads, and operators
Drive schedule execution while maintaining adherence to quality and delivery expectations
Monitor production workflows, labor utilization, and manufacturing performance across assigned areas
Adjust schedules, staffing, or operational resources as needed to support production requirements
Coordinate with other production areas to ensure proper flow of information, materials, and finished product
Support operational execution across fabrication, coatings, assembly, integration, or related manufacturing activities
Supervise production staff and maintain accountability to operational expectations
Emphasize organizational structure on the manufacturing floor and establish clear expectations for teams and operators
Train, mentor, and motivate team members to achieve production and performance goals
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, communication, and operational execution
Maintain a strong floor presence and support hands-on leadership across manufacturing operations
Spend the majority of time on the manufacturing floor supporting production execution and issue resolution
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across manufacturing operations
Promote adherence to manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and operational standards
Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to resolve production issues and support corrective actions
Support operational discipline and accountability related to safety and quality performance
Implement process improvements to improve operator efficiency, workflow execution, and manufacturing performance
Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives across operations
Monitor production metrics and operational performance data to identify improvement opportunities
Report production metrics, operational issues, and performance updates to plant leadership
Assist with process optimization, layout improvements, standardized work practices, and operational scalability initiatives
Production Leadership & Execution
Team Leadership & Floor Management
Safety & Quality
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production management
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, workflow management, and production execution
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process optimization methodologies
Experience within fabrication, coatings, electro-mechanical assembly, complex assembly, or integration environments
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with production management software and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ability and willingness to spend the majority of time on the manufacturing floor
Certification in project management or process improvement such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma
Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing data analytics tools
Familiarity with ISO standards and regulatory compliance requirements
High-mix, low-volume manufacturing
Modular fabrication or industrial assembly
Structural steel fabrication or welding operations
Electrical integration or industrial equipment manufacturing
Contract manufacturing environments
Data center, energy, defense, or heavy industrial manufacturing
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production management
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, workflow management, and production execution
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process optimization methodologies
- Experience within fabrication, coatings, electro-mechanical assembly, complex assembly, or integration environments
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with production management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability and willingness to spend the majority of time on the manufacturing floor
- Certification in project management or process improvement such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma
- Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing data analytics tools
- Familiarity with ISO standards and regulatory compliance requirements
- Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing
- Modular fabrication or industrial assembly experience
- Structural steel fabrication or welding operations experience
- Electrical integration or industrial equipment manufacturing experience
- Experience in contract manufacturing environments
- Experience in data center, energy, defense, or heavy industrial manufacturing
What We Do
GTI Fabrication is a leading U.S.-based contract manufacturer specializing in complex steel enclosures and fully integrated systems for critical industries, including Energy Storage (BESS), Defense, Data Centers, and Power Generation. Founded in 2015, the company provides high-volume production and end-to-end engineering services, specializing in modular containerized solutions and structural steel fabrication across its facilities in the United States and Mexico.
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