Value Stream Manager

GTI Fabrication
  • Wilmington, North Carolina
    8 days ago

    Job Description

    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.

     

    GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

    Terms & Conditions

    We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWilmington, North Carolina
    Websitegtifabrication.com/terms-of-service

    Skills

    • Alternative Energyunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Channel Supportunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Contract Manufacturingunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Retention/Renewalunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Disability Insuranceunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Improvement Metricsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Managementunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operations Managementunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
    • Network Operations Centerunmatched
    • Power Generationunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Production Managementunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Prototypingunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Supply Chain Managementunmatched
    • Switchgearunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Value Stream Mappingunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Weldingunmatched

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