Plant Manager

Company Overview

GTI Energy operates in a contract manufacturing and industrial manufacturing environment focused on fabrication, welding, assembly, electrical integration, and coating of complex modular systems. Our high-mix, engineered-to-order production environment requires disciplined execution, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and scalable operational leadership to support rapid growth and production demands across large-scale manufacturing facilities.

Position Overview

GTI Energy is seeking a Plant Manager – Manufacturing to lead full-site operations at our Goodyear, AZ facility. The Plant Manager will oversee Manufacturing Managers, Production Managers, Value Stream Managers, and Supervisors while driving performance across fabrication, welding, industrial assembly, electrical integration, and paint operations. This Plant Manager role is responsible for full operational execution, scaling production, and delivering against throughput, quality, safety, and on-time delivery in a contract manufacturing environment.

This role owns a large-scale manufacturing P&L ($100M ) and requires strong financial leadership, operational discipline, and experience scaling manufacturing operations in industrial environments. The ideal candidate will bring a background in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with deep experience across fabrication and system integration processes.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Leadership & Manufacturing Operations

• Lead full-site manufacturing operations as a Plant Manager across fabrication, welding, industrial assembly, electrical integration, and paint
• Oversee Manufacturing Managers, Production Managers, Value Stream Managers, and Supervisors across all production functions
• Drive execution in a high-mix, engineered-to-order contract manufacturing environment
• Ensure alignment of production schedules, system integration activities, and Bill of Materials (BOM) execution across all departments
• Scale operations to support production growth, capacity expansion, and facility performance
  
  

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Lead enterprise Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement programs across the plant
• Apply Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, and Fishbone methodologies to eliminate defects and improve performance
• Drive plant-wide improvements in throughput, cycle time, and operational efficiency
• Standardize processes and scale best practices across fabrication, welding, assembly, electrical, and paint operations
  
  

KPI Ownership & Operational Performance

• Own plant-level KPIs including on-time delivery, on-time release, inventory turns, throughput, safety, and quality
• Drive ISO9001 compliance and ensure quality systems are embedded across all manufacturing functions
• Improve defect rates, reduce rework, and increase production stability
• Establish performance accountability across all levels of the organization
  
  

Financial Ownership & P&L Management

• Own and manage a large manufacturing P&L ($100M ), including cost control, labor efficiency, and operational spend
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization strategies
• Drive margin improvement through operational efficiency, waste reduction, and process optimization
• Monitor cost drivers including labor, material utilization, and overhead
  
  

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Lead plant-wide safety performance, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and internal safety protocols
• Maintain a strong safety culture with measurable KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and internal quality standards across all operations
  
  

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Partner with Engineering to resolve system integration challenges, fitment issues, and design improvements
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure material availability, BOM accuracy, and inventory performance
• Work with Quality to enforce standards and drive corrective actions
• Align with Program Management to support production schedules and delivery commitments
  
  

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build and lead a high-performing manufacturing organization across all production functions
• Develop Manufacturing Managers, Production Managers, and Supervisors to drive operational excellence
• Establish leadership accountability and performance standards across the plant
• Support workforce development including technical training, certifications, and leadership growth
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles including Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or Manufacturing Manager
• Extensive experience managing large-scale manufacturing P&L ($100M )
• Experience in contract manufacturing and industrial manufacturing environments
• Strong background across fabrication, welding, industrial assembly, electrical integration, and paint operations
• Proven experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma initiatives
• Experience managing plant-level KPIs including throughput, inventory turns, on-time delivery, safety, and quality
• Strong operational and financial leadership experience in high-mix, engineered-to-order environments
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Experience scaling manufacturing operations in high-growth environments
• Experience with automation, welding robots, or advanced manufacturing processes
• Certified welder or electrician a plus
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing certifications, or structured problem-solving methodologies