Production Supervisor

Overview

The Production Supervisor will drive safe execution, labor productivity, quality performance, schedule attainment, and workforce accountability across assigned shifts or production areas. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives on the production floor and can motivate teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role supports production within GTI’s manufacturing environment, contributing to production efficiency, quality output, and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations across modular data center production lines and assigned departments
• Lead frontline employees including assemblers, electricians, mechanical installers, welders, and technicians as applicable
• Assign labor, prioritize work, and ensure production schedules are executed on time
• Monitor staffing, attendance, overtime, and shift readiness to support daily production goals
• Escalate material shortages, tooling issues, or manpower constraints impacting output
• Responsible for editing and approving timecards on a weekly basis.

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement within assigned areas
• Identify production bottlenecks and improve flow, labor utilization, cycle time, and takt time
• Support Root Cause Analysis using 5 Whys and Fishbone methodologies
• Reinforce standard work and visual management practices on the floor

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Maintain a strong safety culture aligned with OSHA and company standards
• Conduct shift start meetings, safety talks, and reinforce safe work practices
• Ensure builds meet engineering drawings, specifications, and ISO9001 quality expectations
• Support audits, inspections, NCR containment, and corrective actions

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Engineering to resolve fit-up, design, and integration issues impacting production
• Coordinate with Materials and Supply Chain teams to ensure parts availability
• Work with Quality teams to address defects and improve process discipline
• Communicate priorities, constraints, and progress to Production Managers and Operations leadership

Leadership & Team Development

• Coach, train, and develop hourly employees and team leads
• Drive accountability, attendance, engagement, and productivity across the team
• Support onboarding and cross-training of new employees
• Build a culture of urgency, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Required

• 3-7+ years of manufacturing experience with 2+ years in a Team Lead or frontline leadership role
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, contract manufacturing, modular manufacturing, or engineered-to-order environments
• Experience leading assembly, integration, fabrication, or production teams
• Strong understanding of KPIs including throughput, FPY, cycle time, takt time, safety, and quality
• Ability to read production schedules, drawings, and work instructions
• Strong communication, leadership, and floor presence

Preferred

• Background in electrical assembly, mechanical systems, chilled water, fire suppression, or industrial fabrication
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma exposure
• Trade background in welding, electrical, millwright, HVAC, or industrial assembly
• Associate’s degree or technical training preferred

Physical Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. and walk fabrication areas.
• Employee is expected to stand and remain on their feet throughout the workday, except during scheduled breaks and meal periods.

Working Arrangements

• This is a full-time onsite position based in Buffalo, NY.