Production Manager
Crusoe is an AI infrastructure and cloud computing company. It provides GPU compute, AI model training and inference, developer tools, managed orchestration, data centers, and energy infrastructure for AI builders and enterprise customers.
Maintainer signals as of 8/23/2026
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About Crusoe, Inc
Crusoe designs, builds, and operates energy-first AI infrastructure, including high-performance data centers, modular AI factories, and Crusoe Cloud. Its cloud platform provides NVIDIA and AMD GPU compute, scalable storage, high-performance networking, managed Kubernetes and Slurm, observability, model training, fine-tuning, and inference services. Crusoe serves AI developers, startups, enterprises, and teams running production-scale AI workloads.
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About the Role
Lead all production activities at Crusoe's Ponchatoula, Louisiana facility, overseeing product flow, planning, execution, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, cross-functional coordination, resource optimization, cost reduction, and production metrics.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive production management experience in a design/build manufacturing environment
- At least 4+ years in a management role
- Expertise in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- Understanding of Build to Order and Configure to Order manufacturing
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as Acumatica, SAP, or Oracle, plus Smartsheet and Google's software suite
- Ability to lead a diverse team in a dynamic environment
- Ability to pass a background check
- Participation in a drug and alcohol program
Responsibilities
- Direct all aspects of production at the Ponchatoula facility
- Design production plans aligned with project specifications and organizational goals
- Champion Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- Enforce standard operating procedures
- Collaborate with Project Management, Scheduling, Sales, and Engineering
- Mentor department managers and support professional development
- Conduct performance evaluations
- Optimize space utilization and production capabilities
- Evaluate human and machine resources to minimize downtime and costs
- Set productivity goals and track manufacturing metrics
- Report performance to executive leadership
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and equity packages
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Leave of absence programs
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer HSA contributions
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- Mental health and wellness support
- Commuter benefits
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) plan with company match up to 4% of salary
- Volunteer time off
- Global travel insurance and emergency assistance
- Daily meals allowance
- Location-specific perks and programs