Director of Manufacturing – Mission Critical

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

The Director of Manufacturing serves as the strategic site leader for our design/build manufacturing facility in Brighton, CO. In this executive capacity, you are responsible for the total health of the plant, ensuring that our bespoke, integrated modular infrastructure projects are delivered with precision.

While your primary engine is production, you will provide executive oversight and dotted-line leadership across Quality, Inventory/Supply Chain, Project Management, and Engineering to ensure a unified operational strategy. You will bridge the gap between high-level corporate goals and shop-floor execution, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma to scale operations in a complex, custom-engineered environment.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Total Site Leadership: Leads overall manufacturing execution for modular manufacturing operations, unifying support functions across Quality, Warehouse, and PMO under a single operational vision to drive performance and accountability across the facility.
• Safety Leadership: Champion a “Safety First” culture by overseeing the development, implementation, and enforcement of safety procedures and best practices across all departments. Ensure the facility exceeds OSHA and ISO standards, driving accountability at every level of the organization.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily production, optimizing workflows to maximize throughput and minimize downtime while ensuring consistent product quality. Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement in a low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environment.
• Quality and Compliance: Ensure all products meet rigorous quality standards and maintain full audit readiness. Oversee corrective action processes and lead the facility through ISO 9001, NEMA, and NEC compliance reviews.
• Budget & Cost Control: Own the plant P&L and manage operational budgets (Opex/Capex), including staffing, materials, and equipment procurement. Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives to drive margin improvement and financial performance.
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing manufacturing team across all disciplines. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development, with a focus on succession planning to support company expansion.
• Supply Chain Integration: Coordinate with procurement and logistics to manage vendor relationships, optimize inventory turns, and ensure the reliable flow of materials to support uninterrupted production schedules.
• Strategic Capacity Planning: Lead long-term resource, labor, and facility planning to accommodate high-growth scaling and the fluctuating demands of bespoke project cycles.
• Organizational Development: Develop and inspire a high-performing leadership team, providing coaching and mentorship to Department Managers while building a strong talent pipeline and succession framework that positions the organization for sustained growth.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Executive Experience: 10+ years of progressive leadership in a design/build, heavy industrial, or mission-critical manufacturing environment — such as data centers, energy infrastructure, or defense — with at least 5 years at a Director or senior management level.
• Systems Thinker: Proven ability to manage dotted-line relationships and influence cross-functional teams (Engineering, Finance, HR) to achieve site-wide KPIs.
• Technical & Operational Expertise: Deep fluency in modular construction and complex electrical integration, paired with advanced mastery of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. Demonstrated success implementing these methodologies in advanced manufacturing environments to drive quality, efficiency, and scalability.
• Regulatory & Compliance: High-level familiarity with ISO 9001, NEMA, and NEC standards, with the ability to lead the plant through rigorous audits.
• Technology Fluency: Proficiency in ERP systems and a demonstrated ability to leverage emerging technologies — including AI tools and digital manufacturing platforms — to enhance data-driven decision-making, operational visibility, and continuous improvement.
• Safety and Compliance: As a safety-sensitive role, participation in drug/alcohol programs and a background check are required.

Bonus Points

• Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Master certification.
• Direct experience leading a facility through a significant physical expansion or 2x–5x revenue scaling.
• Direct experience managing multi-million dollar Opex and Capex budgets.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• 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

Compensation Range:

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $164,000 -$193,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.