Head of Production – Electrical Infrastructure & Scale

Giga Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Giga Energy is seeking a Head of Production to lead production execution across its electrical infrastructure product lines. This leader will own assembly and test of switchboards and transformers, coordinate contract manufacturing partners, and ensure safe, on-time, high-quality delivery to customers.

The role builds the production systems, team and cadence needed to scale output in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in production and operations leadership, including managing supervisors and multi-shift teams.
• Strong background in electrical infrastructure manufacturing, such as switchgear, switchboards, transformers or comparable power equipment is preferred.
• Hands-on experience running assembly and test operations, including production scheduling and capacity planning.
• Experience coordinating contract manufacturers or external build partners to hit delivery commitments.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and listing requirements (UL preferred) and how they shape production processes.
• Solid command of production metrics, ERP/MRP systems and data-driven management.

Responsibilities

• Manage production resources on daily production planning, scheduling and throughput for switchboard and transformer assembly, with clear accountability for on-time delivery.
• Manage labor, capacity and material flow at the assembly locations.
• Lead assembly and test operations, including final electrical testing, so products ship complete and right the first time.
• Ensure build processes follow engineering documentation, UL requirements and quality procedures, in partnership with the Quality team.
• Drive test-floor capacity, equipment readiness and calibration support.
• Coordinate with contract manufacturing partners on schedules, build readiness, material availability and delivery commitments.
• Run regular operating reviews, manage escalations and hold partners to quality and delivery standards.
• Decide what to build in-house versus externally as volume grows and schedules shift.
• Hire, develop and lead supervisors, leads and production staff; build training and skills-matrix programs.
• Own EHS performance and a safe working environment around high-voltage and heavy equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Electrical infra mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Giga Energy is seeking a Head of Production to lead production execution across its electrical infrastructure product lines. This leader will own assembly and test of switchboards and transformers, coordinate contract manufacturing partners, and ensure safe, on-time, high-quality delivery to customers.

The role builds the production systems, team and cadence needed to scale output in a high-growth environment.