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This role supports production within GTI’s manufacturing environment, contributing to production efficiency, quality output, and workplace safety.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupervise daily manufacturing operations across modular data center production lines and assigned departments\nLead frontline employees including assemblers, electricians, mechanical installers, welders, and technicians as applicable\nAssign labor, prioritize work, and ensure production schedules are executed on time\nMonitor staffing, attendance, overtime, and shift readiness to support daily production goals\nEscalate material shortages, tooling issues, or manpower constraints impacting output\nResponsible for editing and approving timecards on a weekly basis.\nLean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement\nLead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement within assigned areas\nIdentify production bottlenecks and improve flow, labor utilization, cycle time, and takt time\nSupport 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