Head of Production — Electrical Infrastructure Scale-Up

Giga Energy Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Giga Energy Inc. in Houston seeks a Head of Production to lead production execution across electrical infrastructure product lines.

This leader owns assembly and test of switchboards and transformers, coordinates contract manufacturing partners, and ensures safe, on-time, high-quality delivery to customers. You will build the production systems, team and cadence to scale output in a high-growth environment, manage multi-shift operations, and drive continuous improvement across quality, safety,

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of production and operations leadership experience.
• Experience with 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

Production leadership

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

Contract manufacturing

Quality systems

ERP/MRP systems

Data-driven management

Safety and EHS

Team leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related field

Job description

Giga Energy Inc. in Houston seeks a Head of Production to lead production execution across electrical infrastructure product lines.

This leader owns assembly and test of switchboards and transformers, coordinates contract manufacturing partners, and ensures safe, on-time, high-quality delivery to customers. You will build the production systems, team and cadence to scale output in a high-growth environment, manage multi-shift operations, and drive continuous improvement across quality, safety,