Production Manager - Modular Data Center

GrowTech Industries, LLC•Goodyear, AZ

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About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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