Manufacturing/Production Manager - Welding
About The Position
GTI Energy operates in a contract manufacturing and industrial manufacturing environment focused on fabrication, welding, and system integration of complex modular systems. Our high-mix, engineered-to-order production environment requires scalable processes, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement to drive operational performance. Position Overview GTI Energy is seeking a Manufacturing Manager – Welding to lead welding operations across multiple production lines and shifts. The Manufacturing Manager will oversee Manufacturing Supervisors and Production Supervisors while driving performance across welding, fabrication, and robotic welding operations. This Manufacturing Manager role is responsible for scaling welding operations, improving throughput, maintaining quality, and ensuring on-time delivery in a contract manufacturing environment
Requirements
- 7–12 years of experience as a Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, or Welding Manager
- Experience in contract manufacturing or industrial manufacturing
- Strong background in welding, fabrication, and automated welding systems
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma
Nice To Haves
- Engineering or fabrication background (mechanical or industrial)
- Experience with robotic welding systems and automation
- Certified welder or welding engineer preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead welding operations as a Manufacturing Manager across multiple Manufacturing Supervisors and Production Supervisors
- Oversee manual welding, robotic welding, and fabrication processes across production lines
- Ensure production aligns with on-time delivery, on-time release, and throughput KPIs
- Manage execution of fabrication schedules and BOM-driven production
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and Kaizen initiatives across welding operations
- Apply Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, and Fishbone methodologies to eliminate defects and improve processes
- Improve weld quality, reduce rework, and increase throughput
- Scale best practices across welding teams and automated welding environments
- Own KPIs including throughput, inventory turns, weld quality, rework, safety, and on-time delivery
- Ensure ISO9001 compliance across welding and fabrication processes
- Drive performance improvements across quality, efficiency, and cost
- Lead and develop Welding Supervisors, Production Supervisors, and fabrication teams
- Build a high-performance culture within a contract manufacturing environment
- Support workforce development including welding certifications and skill advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
