The opportunity
Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence . As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads.
What you'll do
Production Oversight & Strategic Planning: Direct all aspects of production in our Ponchatoula facility, including product flow, resource planning, and aggressive execution. You will design production plans tuned to project specifications and aligned with Crusoe’s organizational goals.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence: Champion Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement across the production floor. You will partner with executive leadership to enforce company-wide standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Cross-functional Leadership: Lead collaborations with Project Managers, Scheduling, Sales, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless project alignment from initial design through final production.
Team Leadership & Talent Development: Provide decisive leadership and mentorship to department managers. You will build a high-performing culture of collaboration, conduct performance evaluations, and support professional development.
Strategic Resource & Financial Management: Optimize space utilization and production capabilities for custom projects. Evaluate human and machine resources to minimize downtime while balancing productivity with reduced manufacturing costs.
Productivity Goals & Metrics: Set and drive audacious productivity goals for each manufacturing team. Track key production metrics and report performance directly to executive leadership.
What they're looking for
- Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in production management: within a design/build manufacturing environment, with at least 4+ years in a management role.
- Technical Expertise: Expertise in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Deep understanding of Build to Order (BTO) / Configure to Order (CTO) and final assembly of complex products.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a: related field, or equivalent experience.
- Leadership Mastery: Proven skills in inspiring a diverse team in a dynamic environment. You thrive when given the autonomy to own outcomes and leverage the collective genius of your team.
