# Production Manager
**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** Brighton, CO
**Salary:** $100K-$115K
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Production Scheduling, KPI Tracking, Microsoft Office, ERP Systems, Six Sigma, Iso 9001, Process Improvement, Team Leadership
**Posted:** 2026-05-26
> Lead production operations for modular AI data center and power distribution equipment, managing a team of 120 technicians and 6 leads while driving Lean Manufacturing initiatives and safety/quality metrics.
## Job Description
## What You’ll Be Working On

- Provide comprehensive management for assigned projects, executing and achieving critical performance metrics across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost
- Drive the rigorous application of Lean Manufacturing tools and continuous improvement concepts to achieve measurable, scalable, and sustainable operational improvements
- Develop and execute project strategies, master production schedules, and detailed resource plans that align directly with estimated production bid hours
- Lead, mentor, and grow production team members to foster a highly accountable, collaborative, and engaged workforce
- Monitor, analyze, and regularly report on key operational inputs and KPIs to manufacturing and executive leadership
- Directly oversee assigned manufacturing personnel, ensuring clear alignment, ongoing skill development, active engagement, and strong talent retention
- Promote a robust shop-floor culture of safety, personal accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
- Partner closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Project Management to drive alignment and ensure seamless project execution
- Build and maintain collaborative, positive relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and vendors to turn them into long-term strategic partners
- Act as the single point of accountability for all aspects of assigned projects, including processes, procedures, tooling, and execution strategies
- Partner directly with the Director of Manufacturing to provide strategic and tactical input on manufacturing capabilities and plant support requirements
- Participate actively in project production hour estimating, design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews, and risk assessments for upcoming project pursuits
- Develop and implement safe manufacturing processes, including formal hazard analyses, safety procedures, and technician skill assessments

## What You’ll Bring to the Team

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred (equivalent professional experience will be fully considered)
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing management operations experience, with at least 5+ years of experience in a direct supervisory or leadership role
- 2+ years of direct, hands-on Lean Manufacturing experience with a deep understanding of continuous improvement tools
- Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams with a focus on collaboration and accountability
- Excellent time management skills with a proven capability to operate with a strong sense of urgency; results-oriented, strategic, and tactical with outstanding execution capabilities
- Hands-on, decisive, and visible operational leadership style
- Demonstrated success managing production floor morale and tracking key operational metrics
- Deep passion for mentoring team members and driving process excellence
- Strong computer skills, including high proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and related tools

## Bonus Points

- Active Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Direct experience manufacturing Modular Data Center (MDC) or Power Distribution Center (PDC) equipment
- Familiarity with complex electrical and mechanical designs and schematics
- Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (specifically Infor Visual or Acumatica)
- Advanced computer literacy in both MS Office and Google Workspace suites
- Hands-on experience working within an ISO 9001:2015 quality standard framework
- Prior industrial metal manufacturing and structural fabrication experience
- Strong electro-mechanical integration and troubleshooting background

## Benefits

- Competitive compensation and equity packages
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- Employer contributions to HSA account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development & tuition reimbursement
- Mental health & wellness support
- Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
- Volunteer time off
- Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
- Daily meals allowance
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