Crusoe
Production Manager
Ponchatoula, LA - US. Posted 4 months ago
The role
You will lead all aspects of production in the Ponchatoula facility. You will direct product flow, resource planning, and manufacturing processes for custom design/build operations.
What you will do
- Direct all aspects of production in the Ponchatoula facility
- Design production plans tuned to project specifications
- Champion Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- Partner with executive leadership to enforce standard operating procedures
- Lead collaborations with Project Managers, Scheduling, Sales, and Engineering teams
- Provide leadership and mentorship to department managers
- Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development
- Optimize space utilization and production capabilities
- Evaluate human and machine resources to minimize downtime
- Set and drive productivity goals and track production metrics
Required qualifications
- 8+ years of progressive experience in production management within a design/build manufacturing environment
- At least 4+ years in a management role
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Acumatica, SAP, Oracle), Smartsheets, and Google’s software suite
- Drug and alcohol program participation is required
- Must be able to pass a background check
Nice to have
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience with ISO 9001, UL 508A / UL 891 / UL1008, NEMA, and NEC compliance standards
- Proven experience in a "start-up" or "greenfield" manufacturing environment
- Experience manufacturing power distribution equipment and switchgear
- Expertise in process automation, robotics, machine vision, or AI-based automation
- Experience with multi-site production management and advanced capacity planning tools
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and equity packages
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- Employer contributions to HSA account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development & tuition reimbursement
- Mental health & wellness support
- Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
Before you apply
- Relocation assistance available
- Drug and alcohol program participation is required
- Must be able to pass a background check
About the company
Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that owns and operates each layer of the stack to power AI workloads. The company uses an energy-first approach to make AI infrastructure better for the world.