We9re hiring a Production Manager to own the shop floor for one of our manufacturing value streams - from the moment material is released to the moment a finished product ships. This is a hands-on leadership role with real visibility: you9ll run production day to day, and you9ll be the connective tissue between production and the teams around it - fabrication, welding, engineering, and quality - without those functions reporting to you directly. If you9re a strong production leader who wants more scope, more cross-functional influence, and a direct line to outcomes, this is that next step.
Responsibilities- Run daily production operations for your value stream - staffing, scheduling, throughput, and output - from material release through final shipment
- Lead and develop production supervisors and their teams across a 25-100+ person production organization, building accountability-driven frontline leadership
- Own the safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance of production within your value stream
- Drive manufacturing readiness for new product introductions, working ahead of ramp to catch issues before they hit the floor
- Identify and remove production bottlenecks; run Lean tools like value stream mapping and Kaizen events to keep work moving
- Maintain OSHA compliance and lead a visible, hands-on safety culture on the floor
Day to day, you9ll coordinate closely with:
- Metal Fabrication - sequencing and hand-offs into production
- Welding Operations - scheduling and quality hand-offs
- Mechanical & Final Assembly - flow and staging
- Manufacturing Engineering - process changes and NPI readiness
- Quality Operations - closing the loop on defects and rework
- Material Flow / Supply Chain - inbound timing and shortages
You9re the person who makes sure a job moves cleanly from one discipline to the next - resolving the friction between teams so nothing stalls on the floor.
Required Qualifications- 7-10 years in manufacturing leadership, including experience directly managing production supervisors
- Background in contract manufacturing (EMS, industrial, or engineered-to-order environments)
- Working knowledge of metal fabrication, welding, and assembly operations - you don9t need to have run these functions, but you need to speak the language
- Lean manufacturing fundamentals (value stream mapping, Kaizen, root-cause problem solving)
- Comfortable working in an ERP/MRP system (SAP a plus, not required)
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with complex, engineered-to-order products - modular data centers, battery energy storage systems, power distribution, or electrical enclosures
- Bachelor9s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations Management
We are particularly interested in leaders who have manufactured complex integrated products such as:- Modular Data Centers
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Power Distribution Equipment
- Electrical Enclosures
- Switchgear
- Industrial Equipment
- Energy Infrastructure
- Modular Power Systems
- Engineered Industrial Assemblies
Benefits & PerksGTI 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:
0220202 Medical, dental, and vision insurance
0220202 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
0220202 Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
0220202 Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
0220202 Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
0220202 Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
0220202 Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
0220202 Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
0220202 Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.
