The Value Stream Manager is responsible for the overall performance of an assigned manufacturing value stream from material release through final shipment. This role applies Value Chain Management principles and provides strategic and operational leadership across multiple manufacturing disciplines, including metal fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, quality, manufacturing engineering, and production supervision, ensuring alignment with customer demand and business objectives.
This leader will partner closely with Program Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, and Quality to remove constraints, improve throughput, and execute customer programs on time and at the highest level of quality.
The ideal candidate has extensive leadership experience within contract manufacturing or complex systems manufacturing environments where multiple manufacturing processes are integrated into a finished product.
Responsibilities
- Own the operational performance of an assigned manufacturing value stream.
- Lead Production Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality personnel, and cross-functional manufacturing teams.
- Ensure alignment of production schedules with customer demand and program milestones.
- Drive accountability across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP).
- Develop and execute operational strategies that improve throughput, efficiency, organizational streamlining, and customer satisfaction.
- Metal Fabrication
- Welding Operations
- Mechanical Assembly
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Production Supervision
- Quality Operations
- Material Flow and Point-of-Use Material Availability
- Final Assembly
- Partner with Program Managers to successfully launch and execute customer programs.
- Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product introductions (NPI).
- Identify manufacturing risks early and implement mitigation plans.
- Ensure customer schedules and contractual delivery commitments are achieved.
- Coordinate engineering changes with manufacturing teams to minimize disruption.
- Drive manufacturing throughput across the value stream.
- Remove production bottlenecks, streamline organizational handoffs, and improve workflow across the full value chain.
- Balance labor capacity with customer demand.
- Optimize manufacturing and material flow utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Value Chain Management principles.
- Improve cycle times while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Drive capacity planning initiatives supporting company growth.
- Lean Manufacturing
- Value Stream Mapping and Current-/Future-State Value Stream Maps
- Standard Work
- Kaizen Events
- Visual Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Waste Elimination
- Process Optimization
- Capacity Improvements
- Lead and develop Production Supervisors and frontline manufacturing leaders.
- Build high-performing teams focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
- Coach employees through performance management and professional development.
- Foster a culture centered on collaboration, ownership, and operational excellence.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Program Management
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Design Engineering
- Supply Chain
- Materials Planning
- Production Planning
- Quality
- Maintenance
- Human Resources
- Executive Leadership
- Champion a world-class safety culture.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
- Partner with Quality to improve first-pass yield and reduce defects.
- Drive corrective actions utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Promote a culture of operational discipline and continuous improvement.
Value Stream Leadership
Manufacturing Operations
Provide leadership across multiple manufacturing disciplines including:
Ensure manufacturing operations are properly staffed, balanced, and executing to production plan.
Program Execution
Throughput & Operational Excellence
Continuous Improvement
Lead initiatives focused on:
Utilize manufacturing metrics and Value Stream Maps to identify waste, validate future-state improvements, and sustain gains in material flow, throughput, and operational performance.
Leadership & Team Development
Partner closely with:
to ensure successful execution of customer programs and manufacturing objectives.
Safety & Quality
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
- 5+ years managing supervisors and cross-functional manufacturing teams.
- Demonstrated experience within Contract Manufacturing (EMS, Industrial, or Engineered-to-Order Manufacturing).
- Mechanical Assembly
- Metal Fabrication
- Welding
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Quality
- High-Volume Manufacturing
- Strong understanding of manufacturing throughput optimization.
- Experience partnering with Program Management on customer-driven manufacturing programs.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Value Stream Mapping, Value Stream Maps, material flow optimization, organizational streamlining, and Value Chain Management.
- ERP/MRP experience (SAP preferred).
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Required Qualifications
Experience leading operations involving:
Preferred Qualifications
- Modular Data Centers
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Power Distribution Equipment
- Electrical Enclosures
- Switchgear
- Industrial Equipment
- Energy Infrastructure
- Modular Power Systems
- Engineered Industrial Assemblies
We are particularly interested in leaders who have manufactured complex integrated products such as:
Benefits & Perks
GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years progressive manufacturing leadership experience
- 5+ years managing supervisors and cross-functional manufacturing teams
- Demonstrated experience within Contract Manufacturing (EMS, Industrial, or Engineered-to-Order)
- Experience leading operations involving Mechanical Assembly, Metal Fabrication, and Welding
- Experience with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality operations
- Experience in High-Volume Manufacturing and manufacturing throughput optimization
- Experience partnering with Program Management on customer-driven manufacturing programs
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Value Stream Mapping, material flow optimization, and Value Chain Management
- ERP/MRP experience
- SAP experience
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance
- Experience manufacturing complex integrated products (e.g., Modular Data Centers, BESS, Power Distribution Equipment, Switchgear)
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.
