Value Stream Manager - Paint | Manufacturing Manager - Coatings

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

GTI Energy operates in a contract manufacturing and industrial manufacturing environment focused on coating, finishing, and system integration. Our high-mix production model requires strong operational leadership across Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and value stream optimization.

Position Overview

The Value Stream Manager – Paint owns end-to-end performance across coating and finishing operations. This role is responsible for improving throughput, increasing First Pass Yield (FPY), and optimizing cycle time and takt time across paint operations.

The Value Stream Manager drives process stability, reduces defects, and scales Lean Manufacturing practices across the coating value stream.

Key Responsibilities

Value Stream Ownership & Operational Leadership

• Own full coating value stream performance across surface preparation, paint application, and finishing

• Lead Value Stream Supervisors and production teams

• Manage flow across the value stream including WIP, bottlenecks, and throughput constraints

• Align operations with production schedules and BOM execution

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement

• Apply Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, and Fishbone methodologies

• Improve cycle time, takt time, and throughput • Standardize processes and scale best practices

KPI Ownership & Performance Management

• Own KPIs including First Pass Yield (FPY), throughput, cycle time, takt time, inventory turns, safety, quality, and on-time delivery /

• Reduce defects and improve coating consistency • Ensure ISO9001 compliance

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Develop Value Stream Supervisors and coating leaders

• Build accountability and performance culture

• Strengthen team capability to support operational growth

Required Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in Paint Manager, Value Stream Manager, or Manufacturing Manager roles • Experience in industrial or contract manufacturing

• Strong background in coating and finishing processes

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with powder coating, wet paint, or industrial finishing systems

• Engineering or industrial background

GTI specializes in the design, engineering, fabrication, and deployment of custom modular structures, shipping container-based structures, and ballistic metal fabrication. We serve multiple industries, including DOD contractors, military, disaster relief, and commercial markets. Our containerized and modular solutions are all built in-house at our factory in Buffalo, NY. Manufacturing capabilities range from military training, live fire enclosures, bathroom/shower units, expeditionary camps, medical facilities, water treatment, electrical/energy storage enclosures, and much more.

Company Description

GTI specializes in the design, engineering, fabrication, and deployment of custom modular structures, shipping container-based structures, and ballistic metal fabrication. We serve multiple industries, including DOD contractors, military, disaster relief, and commercial markets. Our containerized and modular solutions are all built in-house at our factory in Buffalo, NY. Manufacturing capabilities range from military training, live fire enclosures, bathroom/shower units, expeditionary camps, medical facilities, water treatment, electrical/energy storage enclosures, and much more.