Production Supervisor

GTI Fabrication • Buffalo, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems. We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision. GTI Values: Safey I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility. GTI is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations and support production execution across fabrication, assembly, and integration activities. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, schedule attainment, workforce accountability, and operational efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising production teams within industrial manufacturing, fabrication, or modular assembly operations and possess a hands-on leadership style focused on execution, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, production, or industrial operations environment.
• Experience supervising production teams in fast-paced manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, workflow management, and production scheduling.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to drive accountability and floor execution.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a production environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to read and interpret production documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing drawings preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing software preferred.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

• High-mix, low-volume manufacturing
• Modular fabrication or industrial assembly
• Structural steel fabrication or welding operations
• Electrical integration or industrial equipment manufacturing
• Contract manufacturing environments
• Data center, energy, defense, or heavy industrial manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, and production targets are consistently achieved.
• Supervise and coordinate production employees across assigned areas, shifts, or value streams.
• Communicate daily, weekly, and monthly production goals to team members and ensure accountability to performance expectations.
• Monitor workflow, labor utilization, and production schedules to maximize throughput and efficiency.
• Ensure proper staffing, resource allocation, and shift coordination to support operational demands.
• Drive schedule execution while maintaining adherence to quality and delivery requirements.
• Enforce all company safety procedures, policies, and environmental standards across the manufacturing floor.
• Promote a strong safety culture through daily engagement, accountability, and proactive hazard identification.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve production issues and drive corrective actions.
• Support root cause analysis, continuous improvement activities, and implementation of preventative measures.
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees, team leads, and operators.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performance culture focused on teamwork and execution.
• Train and mentor employees on safety, quality, standard work, and manufacturing best practices.
• Conduct performance feedback discussions and support employee development initiatives.
• Promote organizational structure and clear communication across the production floor.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize workflow.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Monitor production metrics including throughput, downtime, labor efficiency, and schedule attainment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams to improve manufacturing performance.
• Assist with implementation of process improvements, layout optimization, and standardized work practices.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed