About the role
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. We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe. About This Role: As the Senior Production Manager at Crusoe, you will play a pivotal role in leading all aspects of production across a dynamic, custom design/build manufacturing organization. You will operate in a bespoke environment where every project is uniquely designed to meet client specifications, ensuring the seamless execution of manufacturing processes. This role requires you to direct department managers, leveraging advanced Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. We are looking for an experienced, strategic leader with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and scaling production in a custom-centric environment. This is a full-time position. (#INDMFG) What You'll Be Working On Production Oversight & Strategic Planning: Direct all aspects of production, from metal processing and fabrication to paint and electrical work. You will establish and implement production plans that are finely tuned to project specifications and aligned with overarching organizational goals. Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence: Champion Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the entire production floor. You will partner with executive leadership to develop and enforce company-wide standard operating procedures and processes. Cross-functional Leadership: Lead collaborations with Project Managers, Scheduling, Sales, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless project alignment and delivery from initial design through final production. Team Leadership & Talent Development: Provide decisive leadership, guidance, and mentorship to department managers and team members. You will conduct performance evaluations, support professional development, and build a high-performing culture of collaboration and excellence. Strategic Resource & Financial Management: Efficiently manage space utilization within the manufacturing facility and optimize production capabilities for custom projects. You will evaluate machine resources to minimize downtime and enhance production capacity, while establishing a balance between increased productivity and reduced manufacturing costs. Productivity Goals & Metrics: Set ambitious productivity goals for each manufacturing team and ensure their alignment with overall company objectives. You will also be responsible for tracking key production metrics and reporting on performance to executive leadership. What You'll Bring to