Director of Manufacturing Operations

GTI Fabrication; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Strong team culture

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Goodyear, Arizona, is seeking a Director of Operations to manage daily operations and drive continuous improvement across its facility. Candidates should have at least 10 years of operations experience, including 5 years in senior leadership roles. This is a full-time position focused on scaling operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a safety culture. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operations, with 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of lean principles and manufacturing best practices.
• Proven ability to drive process discipline and implement scalable infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across production, quality, logistics, and maintenance.
• Manage daily plant operations to exceed performance targets in safety and quality.
• Lead operational improvement initiatives and build accountable teams.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Lean Principles

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Position Summary

GTI Energy is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Operations to lead and scale our 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. The Director of Operations will drive continuous improvement, support rapid growth, and foster a high-performance culture aligned with GTI Energy’s values and vision.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Why GTI Energy?

• We are building something special – a fast‑growing, innovation‑driven company with a strong team culture.
• Leadership opportunities to shape the future of operations.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and advancement potential.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Manufacturing