Manufacturing Manager - Modular Data Center

Company Overview

GTI Fabrication designs and manufactures complex modular systems supporting data centers, energy, and industrial markets. With operations in Arizona and New York, we specialize in high‑mix, build‑to‑order manufacturing and full system integration—delivering scalable, mission‑critical infrastructure solutions in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

GTI Fabrication is seeking a Production Manager – Modular Data Center to lead manufacturing operations for complex, build‑to‑order modular data center systems. This role is responsible for driving execution across electrical integration, structural assembly, and final system delivery within a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering foundation, deep electrical and data center infrastructure experience, and proven leadership in managing production teams building complex systems. This individual will play a critical role in scaling operations, improving throughput, and ensuring quality, safety, and on‑time delivery.

• Lead daily production operations for modular data center builds, ensuring alignment with schedule, cost, and quality targets
• Manage and develop a team of supervisors, electricians, and assembly technicians
• Drive production planning, staffing, and workflow coordination across multiple work streams (electrical, mechanical, structural)
• Ensure on‑time delivery of customer programs in a high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing environment

• Oversee installation and integration of electrical systems including power distribution, switch gear, UPS systems, and control panels
• Ensure compliance with NEC, UL, and data center design standards
• Partner closely with engineering on system designs, redlines, and manufacturability improvements
• Support commissioning, testing (FAT), and troubleshooting of electrical systems

• Act as the bridge between Engineering, NPI, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure seamless production execution
• Review drawings, schematics, and BOMs to ensure production readiness
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on Lean manufacturing, process optimization, and throughput
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, technical issues, and resource constraints

• Champion a strong safety‑first culture aligned with OSHA and company standards
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and inspection processes throughout build cycles
• Implement and maintain standard work, process controls, and documentation
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production and quality issues

• Track and report key production metrics including throughput, efficiency, on‑time delivery, and quality performance
• Drive improvements in labor utilization, material flow, and production layout
  
  Support scaling of manufacturing operations to meet growing demand

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering strongly preferred; Mechanical or related considered with strong electrical experience)
• 5–10+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or operations leadership
• Hands‑on experience with electrical systems, power distribution, or industrial electrical integration
• Background in data centers, modular systems, power systems, or mission‑critical infrastructure
• Prior leadership experience managing electricians, technicians, or skilled trades teams
• Strong understanding of electrical codes (NEC), safety standards, and quality systems

• Experience in modular construction, containerized systems, or prefabricated infrastructure
• Licensed Electrician or strong field electrical background
• Experience with data center builds, BESS systems, or power generation systems
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience working in a high‑growth or startup manufacturing environment