Production Manager

Crusoe; Ponchatoula (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Crusoe is seeking a Production Manager to lead scaling of our Ponchatoula, LA manufacturing operations. This full‑time role offers relocation assistance and autonomy to drive critical decisions for operational excellence and speed‑to‑market.

We’re seeking a leader with 8+ years in production management, strong Lean/Six Sigma background, and experience with Build to Order / Configure to Order and final assembly of complex products.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in production management within a design/build manufacturing environment.
• 4+ years in a management role with leadership responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of production in the Ponchatoula facility, including product flow, resource planning, and aggressive execution.
• Champion Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to drive continuous improvement and SOP adherence.
• Lead collaborations with Project Managers, Scheduling, Sales, and Engineering to align from design through production.
• Provide decisive leadership and mentorship to department managers and develop a high-performing culture.
• Optimize space utilization and production capabilities for custom projects, balancing productivity and cost.
• Set and monitor audacious productivity goals; track production metrics and report to executive leadership.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

BTO/CTO

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Google Workspace

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related field

Tools

Acumatica

SAP

Oracle

Smartsheets

Google Workspace

Job description

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. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.

We’re in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We’re solving that — with an energy‑first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.

About This Role

Join Crusoe, a company committed to accelerating the abundance of energy and intelligence. We are seeking a highly driven, pioneering leader to take on the challenge of scaling our custom design/build manufacturing operations in Ponchatoula, LA as the Production Manager. You will operate with the autonomy to make critical, high‑impact decisions that drive operational excellence and set the standard for speed‑to‑market. This is a full‑time position. Relocation assistance available.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Production Oversight & Strategic Planning: Direct all aspects of production in our Ponchatoula facility, including product flow, resource planning, and aggressive execution. 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. 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. 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 You’ll Bring to the Team

• 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. Thrive when given the autonomy to own outcomes and leverage the collective genius of the team.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Acumatica, SAP, Oracle), Smartsheets, and Google’s software suite.
• Safety and Compliance: Position is designated a safety‑sensitive position and/or located in a safety‑sensitive facility; drug and alcohol program participation is required. Must be able to pass a background check.

Bonus Points

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with ISO9001, UL508A / UL891 / 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