Production Manager - Electrical Modular Data Center

Job Description

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: Safey I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility 

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership & Execution

• 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 workstreams (electrical, mechanical, structural)
• Ensure on-time delivery of customer programs in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment

Electrical & Data Center Integration

• Oversee installation and integration of electrical systems including power distribution, switchgear, 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

Engineering & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• 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

Operational Excellence

• 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

 

Requirements

Required

• 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

Preferred

• 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

 

Benefits & Perks

GTI Energy 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.

 

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