Manufacturing Operations Manager

• Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks that impact throughput, cycle time, and customer delivery.
• Drive manufacturing throughput optimization across the assigned value stream.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve production flow and operational performance.
• Lead and participate in Value Stream Mapping, Value Stream Maps, Kaizen events, root-cause problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives .
• Improve material flow, work sequencing, floor utilization, and handoffs between manufacturing disciplines.
• Support organizational streamlining and Value Chain Management initiatives that improve end-to-end manufacturing performance.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to improve standard work, production processes, tooling, and manufacturing efficiency.

• Drive production readiness for new product introductions and manufacturing ramps.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to identify production risks before products reach the manufacturing floor.
• Ensure labor, tooling, work instructions, materials, processes, and production capacity are prepared to support launch requirements.
• Identify manufacturability and execution concerns early and drive cross-functional resolution.
• Support production ramp-up and stabilization of new customer programs.

The Production Manager is a production leadership role and does not directly manage every manufacturing discipline supporting the value stream.

Fabrication, Welding, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain maintain their own functional leadership.

However, Production sits at the center of execution, and the Production Manager is expected to have significant cross-functional influence over how these teams work together.

The Production Manager will coordinate closely with:

• Metal Fabrication – production sequencing, capacity, priorities, and handoffs into downstream operations.
• Welding Operations – scheduling, production requirements, quality, and downstream handoffs.
• Mechanical & Final Assembly – production flow, staging, labor coordination, and final execution.
• Manufacturing Engineering – process improvements, production readiness, tooling, standard work, and NPI support.
• Quality Operations – defect resolution, rework reduction, corrective actions, and quality performance.
• Material Flow / Supply Chain – inbound material timing, shortages, production staging, and material availability.
• Program Management – customer priorities, program milestones, schedule requirements, and manufacturing execution.

The Production Manager is expected to resolve cross-functional friction, escalate constraints when necessary, and ensure work moves efficiently between disciplines without unnecessary delays.

• 7–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience , including direct experience leading Production Supervisors and frontline manufacturing teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing production organizations of approximately 25–100+ employees .
• Experience within contract manufacturing , including EMS, industrial manufacturing, engineered-to-order, or similarly complex production environments.
• Experience with complex, engineered-to-order products and manufacturing processes.
• Strong working knowledge of metal fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, and final assembly operations .
• Demonstrated ability to manage production staffing, scheduling, throughput, capacity, labor utilization, and output.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing throughput optimization and constraint management.
• Experience partnering with Program Management on customer-driven manufacturing programs.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Value Stream Maps, Kaizen, root-cause problem solving, material flow optimization, organizational streamlining, and Value Chain Management .
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and manufacturing safety practices.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience preferred .
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment with changing customer and production priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing within an engineered-to-order environment.
• Formal Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training/certification preferred.
• Experience utilizing production KPIs and ERP/MRP data to drive operational decision-making.
• Experience working within a rapidly scaling manufacturing organization.

We are particularly interested in manufacturing leaders with experience producing complex, integrated, engineered products , including:

• Electrical Enclosures
• Switchgear
• Industrial Equipment
• Energy Infrastructure

Experience within contract manufacturing, electrical equipment manufacturing, industrial systems, energy infrastructure, data center infrastructure, or other complex engineered manufacturing environments is highly desirable.

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.

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.