GTI Fabrication

Overview

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner specializing in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems. The Value Stream Supervisor - Welding is responsible for leading welding operations, ensuring production flow, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day welding operations across a defined value stream, including manual and robotic welding processes.
• Manage WIP, identify bottlenecks, and balance workloads to maintain consistent throughput.
• Ensure welding execution aligns with fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and Bill of Materials (BOM) requirements.
• Maintain alignment with production schedules, on-time delivery, and downstream system integration needs.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement across welding operations.
• Apply structured problem solving methods including Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, and Fishbone diagrams.
• Improve cycle time and takt time through process optimization and waste reduction.
• Identify constraints within fabrication and welding flow and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and improve key metrics including First Pass Yield (FPY), weld quality, throughput, cycle time, takt time, safety, and rework.
• Drive reduction in weld defects and improve process consistency.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 standards and internal quality systems.
• Establish accountability for performance across the welding team.
• Partner with Engineering to resolve weld design, fit-up, and fabrication issues impacting flow.
• Work with Supply Chain to ensure material readiness and BOM accuracy.
• Collaborate with Quality to address defects and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Production Planning to ensure flow aligns with production demand.
• Lead and develop welders and fabrication technicians within the value stream.
• Reinforce expectations around safety, quality, and operational discipline.
• Build team capability in Lean Manufacturing and structured problem solving.

Requirements

• 3-7 years of experience in Welding Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, or Value Stream Supervisor roles.
• Experience in contract manufacturing or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in welding processes including MIG, TIG, FCAW, and structural welding.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience with robotic welding systems and automation (preferred).
• Certified welder (AWS or equivalent) (preferred).
• Background in fabrication or industrial manufacturing environments (preferred).

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO