Director of Global Operations

GTI Fabrication
Goodyear, AZ
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.
Posted 2025-12-26

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