Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd shift
GTI FabricationAbout the role
Position Overview
GTI Fabrication is seeking a Production Supervisor – Modular Data Center to support daily manufacturing operations for complex, build-to-order modular data center systems. This role is responsible for supervising production activities across electrical integration, structural assembly, and final system builds within a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on manufacturing leadership experience, strong electrical and production knowledge, and the ability to lead skilled trades teams on the manufacturing floor. This individual will play a key role in driving safety, quality, production efficiency, and on-time delivery while supporting the continued growth of GTI’s modular data center operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily production activities for modular data center builds to ensure safety, quality, and production targets are achieved
- Lead and support electricians, assemblers, welders, and manufacturing technicians on the production floor
- Coordinate labor, materials, and workflow between electrical, mechanical, and structural assembly operations
- Monitor production schedules and escalate risks impacting delivery timelines
- Ensure production teams maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
- Drive accountability, communication, and execution across assigned production areas
- Electrical & System Integration Support
- Support installation and integration of electrical systems including power distribution equipment, switchgear, UPS systems, and control panels
- Assist with troubleshooting electrical and assembly-related production issues
- Ensure builds are completed in accordance with engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions
- Support system testing, commissioning activities, and factory acceptance testing (FAT)
- Promote compliance with NEC, UL, and internal quality standards throughout production
- Partner closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Production Planning teams to support production execution
- Communicate material shortages, technical concerns, and schedule risks to leadership
- Review production drawings, BOMs, and work packages for readiness before release to manufacturing
- Assist with implementation of process improvements and manufacturing best practices
- Support new product introduction (NPI) activities and production ramp-ups
- Champion a strong safety-first culture aligned with OSHA and GTI standards
- Ensure employees follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and manufacturing processes
- Support quality inspections, rework reduction, and corrective action activities
- Maintain production documentation, standard work instructions, and shift communication logs
- Lead by example in maintaining quality workmanship and operational discipline
- Monitor daily production metrics including throughput, efficiency, labor utilization, and on-time delivery
- Identify production bottlenecks and support corrective actions to improve flow and efficiency
- Assist with workforce training, cross-training, and employee development
- Support Lean manufacturing initiatives, 5S activities, and continuous improvement efforts
- Help drive operational scalability to support GTI’s continued growth
Production Leadership & Floor Execution
Cross-Functional Coordination
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Requirements
- Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience preferred
- 3–7+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or operations leadership
- Hands-on experience working with electrical systems, industrial manufacturing, or complex assemblies
- Experience supervising production employees, electricians, assemblers, or skilled trades teams
- Ability
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