Value Stream Manager

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: Safety I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility

We are seeking a results-driven Value Stream Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing execution, from material release through final shipment. This leader owns operational performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP), driving throughput, production efficiency, and customer commitments in a high-mix, engineered-to-order environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Ownership : Lead manufacturing execution across fabrication, welding, assembly, and integrated operations to achieve production targets and customer commitments.
• Manufacturing Performance : Own SQDCP metrics, improving throughput, labor efficiency, capacity, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Leadership & Accountability : Coach and develop Production Supervisors and cross-functional teams; build a culture of performance and ownership.
• Production Execution : Align labor, materials, equipment, and schedules to remove bottlenecks and maintain consistent flow.
• Continuous Improvement : Apply Lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, standard work, and root cause problem-solving to improve results.
• Cross-Functional Execution : Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, and Program Management to resolve constraints.
• Manufacturing Readiness : Support new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, and capacity expansion while maintaining stability.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Manufacturing Readiness: Support new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, and capacity expansion while maintaining stability.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including 5+ years leading supervisors and manufacturing teams.
• Leadership experience in contract manufacturing, engineered-to-order (ETO), or complex industrial manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, and integrated manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated improvements in throughput, efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, value stream management, and continuous improvement.
• ERP/MRP experience; SAP preferred.

Preferred PREFERRED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

• Complex integrated products such as modular data centers, battery energy storage systems (BESS), power distribution equipment, switchgear, electrical enclosures, or modular power systems.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Takes full ownership of the operation, develops strong frontline leaders, removes barriers to production, and delivers measurable improvements in safety, quality, throughput, cost, and customer delivery.

Perks & Benefits GTI 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. Benefits 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.