Value Stream Supervisor – Welding | Fabrication

GrowTech Industries, LLC•Goodyear, AZ

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 model requires disciplined execution across Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and value stream-driven operations. The Value Stream Supervisor – Welding is responsible for leading a defined segment of the welding and fabrication value stream. This role ensures consistent production flow across manual and robotic welding operations while improving First Pass Yield (FPY), reducing rework, and driving performance against cycle time, takt time, and on-time delivery. The Value Stream Supervisor plays a critical role in managing flow, identifying constraints, and driving Continuous Improvement across welding operations in a contract manufacturing environment.

Requirements

3–7 years of experience in Welding Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, or Value Stream Supervisor roles
Experience in contract manufacturing or industrial manufacturing environments
Strong background in welding processes including MIG, TIG, FCAW, and structural welding
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Root Cause Analysis

Nice To Haves

Experience with robotic welding systems and automation
Certified welder (AWS or equivalent)
Background in fabrication or industrial manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day welding operations across a defined value stream, including manual and robotic welding processes
Manage WIP, identify bottlenecks, and balance workloads to maintain consistent throughput
Ensure welding execution aligns with fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and Bill of Materials (BOM) requirements
Maintain alignment with production schedules, on-time delivery, and downstream system integration needs
Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement across welding operations
Apply structured problem solving methods including Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, and Fishbone diagrams
Improve cycle time and takt time through process optimization and waste reduction
Identify constraints within fabrication and welding flow and implement corrective actions
Monitor and improve key metrics including First Pass Yield (FPY), weld quality, throughput, cycle time, takt time, safety, and rework
Drive reduction in weld defects and improve process consistency
Ensure compliance with ISO9001 standards and internal quality systems
Establish accountability for performance across the welding team
Partner with Engineering to resolve weld design, fit-up, and fabrication issues impacting flow
Work with Supply Chain to ensure material readiness and BOM accuracy
Collaborate with Quality to address defects and implement corrective actions
Coordinate with Production Planning to ensure flow aligns with production demand
Lead and develop welders and fabrication technicians within the value stream
Reinforce expectations around safety, quality, and operational discipline
Build team capability in Lean Manufacturing and structured problem solving