Production Manager
Crusoe is an AI infrastructure company that designs, builds, and operates AI data centers and a cloud platform. It provides managed AI services, GPU compute, model fine-tuning and inference, and infrastructure operations for organizations building and deploying AI workloads.
Maintainer signals as of 8/14/2026
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About Crusoe
Crusoe, the AI factory company, provides Crusoe Cloud and Crusoe Intelligence Foundry for AI development and production. Its offerings include managed inference, serverless fine-tuning, high-performance NVIDIA and AMD compute, accelerated storage, RDMA networking, managed Kubernetes and Slurm, and operations tooling. The company also designs, builds, and operates modular AI data-center infrastructure using an energy-first approach, serving customers that need scalable training, inference, and AI platform infrastructure.
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About the Role
You will direct all production activities at the Ponchatoula facility, including product flow, resource planning, production planning, and execution. You will champion Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, coordinate with project, scheduling, sales, and engineering functions, mentor department managers, evaluate human and machine resources, reduce downtime and costs, and track productivity metrics for executive leadership.
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
- Proficiency with Smartsheet and Google's software suite
- Ability to lead a diverse team in a dynamic environment
- Ability to pass a background check
- Drug and alcohol program participation
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is beneficial
- Experience with ISO 9001, UL, NEMA, or NEC standards is beneficial
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
- Lead collaboration with Project Managers, Scheduling, Sales, and Engineering
- Mentor department managers
- Conduct performance evaluations
- Support professional development
- Optimize space utilization and production capabilities
- Evaluate human and machine resources
- Set productivity goals for manufacturing teams
- Track production metrics and report performance to executive leadership
Benefits
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Leave of absence programs
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer contributions to HSA account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mental health and wellness support
- Commuter benefits
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
- Volunteer time off
- Global travel insurance and emergency assistance
- Daily meals allowance
- Additional location-specific perks and programs