Company Overview
GTI Fabrication designs and manufactures complex modular systems supporting data centers, energy, and industrial markets. With operations in Arizona and New York, we specialize in high-mix, build-to-order manufacturing and full system integration—delivering scalable, mission-critical infrastructure solutions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Position Overview
GTI Fabrication is seeking a Production Manager – Modular Data Center to lead manufacturing operations for complex, build-to-order modular data center systems. This role is responsible for driving execution across electrical integration, structural assembly, and final system delivery within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering foundation, deep electrical and data center infrastructure experience, and proven leadership in managing production teams building complex systems. This individual will play a critical role in scaling operations, improving throughput, and ensuring quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Production Leadership & Execution
- Lead daily production operations for modular data center builds, ensuring alignment with schedule, cost, and quality targets
- Manage and develop a team of supervisors, electricians, and assembly technicians
- Drive production planning, staffing, and workflow coordination across multiple workstreams (electrical, mechanical, structural)
- Ensure on-time delivery of customer programs in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
Electrical & Data Center Integration
- Oversee installation and integration of electrical systems including power distribution, switchgear, UPS systems, and control panels
- Ensure compliance with NEC, UL, and data center design standards
- Partner closely with engineering on system designs, redlines, and manufacturability improvements
- Support commissioning, testing (FAT), and troubleshooting of electrical systems
Engineering & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as the bridge between Engineering, NPI, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure seamless production execution
- Review drawings, schematics, and BOMs to ensure production readiness
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on Lean manufacturing, process optimization, and throughput
- Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, technical issues, and resource constraints
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Champion a strong safety-first culture aligned with OSHA and company standards
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and inspection processes throughout build cycles
- Implement and maintain standard work, process controls, and documentation
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production and quality issues
Operational Excellence
- Track and report key production metrics including throughput, efficiency, on-time delivery, and quality performance
- Drive improvements in labor utilization, material flow, and production layout
- Support scaling of manufacturing operations to meet growing demand
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering strongly preferred; Mechanical or related considered with strong electrical experience)
- 5–10+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or operations leadership
- Hands-on experience with electrical systems, power distribution, or industrial electrical integration
- Background in data centers, modular systems, power systems, or mission-critical infrastructure
- Prior leadership experience managing electricians, technicians, or skilled trades teams
- Strong understanding of electrical codes (NEC), safety standards, and quality systems
Preferred
- Experience in modular construction, containerized systems, or prefabricated infrastructure
- Licensed Electrician or strong field electrical background
- Experience with data center builds, BESS systems, or power generation systems
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience working in a high-growth or startup manufacturing environment