GTI Fabrication · 2 months ago
Continuous Improvement Program Manager
Phoenix, AZ, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expGTI Fabrication is a leader in industrial modular manufacturing, and they are seeking a Continuous Improvement Program Manager to lead Lean transformation and process optimization initiatives. The role involves developing and implementing continuous improvement programs, coaching teams, and driving measurable performance improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design, execution, and sustainment of GTI’s Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy and roadmap
Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping sessions, and process improvement workshops across departments
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to identify waste, bottlenecks, and efficiency opportunities
Establish visual management systems, standard work, and performance dashboards to monitor progress
Train and mentor employees at all levels in Lean principles, problem-solving tools, and process optimization techniques
Build and manage a Continuous Improvement project portfolio, prioritizing initiatives that align with strategic business goals
Define and track KPIs — including OEE, cycle time, first-pass yield, on-time delivery, and cost-per-unit — to measure CI impact
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone) to eliminate systemic inefficiencies
Collaborate with leadership to integrate CI practices into new facility launches, product introductions, and automation projects
Support cost reduction, layout optimization, and production flow improvements across all sites
Serve as the internal champion for Lean culture and continuous improvement adoption
Communicate progress and results to senior leadership, using data-driven storytelling and ROI justification
Build a sustainable CI framework that empowers teams to identify and implement improvements independently
Lead training and certification programs to build internal CI capability (Green Belt / Lean Practitioner-level development)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, process engineering, or continuous improvement roles
Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies in a production environment
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional process improvement projects with measurable business impact
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data visualization and root cause problem-solving tools
Excellent facilitation, communication, and coaching skills; able to influence at all organizational levels
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power BI, and ERP systems (NetSuite experience a plus)
Preferred
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification
Experience in industrial fabrication, modular manufacturing, or energy systems environments
Background in OEE tracking, capacity modeling, and factory layout optimization
Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and other quality management frameworks
Experience implementing digital manufacturing or automation as part of CI strategy
Company
GTI Fabrication
GTI Fabrication designs and manufactures custom modular structures and container-based buildings.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rich Stapleton
Member
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