Job Description
Company Overview
GTI Fabrication designs and manufactures complex modular systems supporting energy, data centers, and industrial markets. With operations in Arizona and New York, we specialize in high-mix, build-to-order manufacturing and full system integration—delivering mission-critical infrastructure solutions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Our culture is built on Quality, Safety, Customer Obsession, Speed, and Agility. We operate with a startup mindset, where ownership, accountability, and execution drive results.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations within a fast-paced, high-mix production environment. This role is critical to driving execution across the floor—ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining high-quality standards, and consistently meeting delivery commitments. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership capability, a deep understanding of manufacturing workflows, and a hands-on approach to driving performance. This individual will play a key role in developing teams, improving throughput, and building a culture centered on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Additionally, this role requires experience supporting or operating within a UL508A panel shop environment, ensuring electrical assembly and integration activities meet UL and NEC compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Production Leadership & Execution
- Manage and execute production schedules aligned to weekly demand planning established by plant leadership
- Communicate clear daily, weekly, and monthly production targets to supervisors, team leads, and operators
- Drive accountability and structure across the manufacturing floor, setting clear expectations at the team and individual level
- Monitor production performance and adjust labor, resources, or schedules to maintain output and delivery targets
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency across production cells and individual operators
- Drive lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and optimize workflow
- Track and report key production metrics, providing actionable insights and recommendations to plant leadership
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other production areas to ensure alignment on production flow, materials, and priorities
- Ensure seamless communication across departments to support on-time delivery and operational efficiency
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop production staff, including supervisors, leads, and operators
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
- Train and motivate team members to consistently meet and exceed performance expectations
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards across all production activities
- Maintain compliance with all applicable health, safety, and regulatory requirements
Electrical Integration & UL508A Compliance
- Support and oversee production activities related to electrical panel assembly within a UL508A panel shop environment
- Ensure all electrical builds meet UL508A, NEC, and customer-specific requirements
- Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to standardize panel build processes, documentation, and inspection criteria
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production management
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process optimization methodologies
- Experience in fabrication, coatings, electro-mechanical assembly, or complex system integration
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability and willingness to be actively engaged on the manufacturing floor
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with production management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in or supporting operations within a UL508A-certified panel shop
- Strong understanding of industrial control panels, electrical wiring, and UL/NEC standards
- Experience with ERP systems and data analytics tools
- Certification in project management or process improvement (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma)
- Familiarity with ISO standards and regulatory compliance