Production Manager

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GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.

We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.

GTI Values: Safety I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility

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

Production Leadership & Execution

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

Team Leadership & Floor Management

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

Safety & Quality

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

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

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

Requirements

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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