GTI Fabrication ยท 15 hours ago
Director of Global Operations
Goodyear, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expGTI Energy is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Operations to lead and scale their manufacturing and operational capabilities. This role is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations across the Arizona facility, ensuring safety, efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement and fostering a high-performance culture.
IndustrialLogisticsManufacturingTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across production, quality, logistics, inventory, facilities, and maintenance functions
Manage daily plant operations to ensure performance targets are met or exceeded in safety, quality, cost, and delivery
Build and maintain a strong, accountable operations leadership team through coaching, training, and development
Identify operational inefficiencies and lead lean manufacturing, process improvement, and cost reduction initiatives
Collaborate closely with HR, Engineering, Safety, and other departments to support cross-functional alignment and drive company-wide initiatives
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA, EPA, and industry standards
Oversee production scheduling, capacity planning, and materials flow to meet customer demand and minimize downtime
Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed to achieve optimal performance
Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing policies, addressing risks, and promoting safe work practices
Support workforce planning, staffing needs, and labor utilization to align with operational goals
Serve as a key operational voice in leadership meetings, contributing to long-term strategic planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's preferred
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity within manufacturing
Demonstrated success leading large teams and scaling operations in a fast-paced, growing environment
Strong knowledge of lean principles, continuous improvement tools, and manufacturing best practices
Proven ability to build systems, drive process discipline, and implement scalable infrastructure
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Experience working with ERP systems and data-driven decision-making
Benefits
Competitive salary
Benefits
Advancement potential
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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