Shop Foreman

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute daily project strategies, production schedules, and technician resource plans strictly aligned with budgeted production bid hours.
• Continuously monitor and report on key operational inputs and KPIs, including safety incident rates, first-pass yield, schedule adherence, labor efficiency, and scrap/rework costs.
• Oversee assigned manufacturing personnel, driving clear accountability, technician engagement, skills matrix progression, and workforce retention.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Project Management to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure seamless project execution.
• Cultivate productive, professional working relationships with internal departments, external suppliers, and equipment vendors to resolve production constraints rapidly.
• Maintain end-to-end accountability for all aspects of an assigned project, including tooling, fixtures, standard operating procedures, and assembly execution strategies.
• Coordinate regularly with manufacturing management to provide ground-level tactical and strategic input on process feasibility, capacity, and schedule optimization.
• Participate actively in project production hour estimating, Design for Manufacturability (DFM) evaluations, and risk assessments for new project pursuits.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex tasks under established procedures, balance multi-line workloads, and maintain strict adherence to operational schedules and bid hours.

Preferred

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Direct experience manufacturing Modular Data Centers (MDCs), Power Distribution Centers (PDCs), switchgear, or industrial e-houses.
• Advanced blueprint and schematic literacy across electrical one-lines, control wiring diagrams, and mechanical fabrication drawings.
• Hands-on experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for labor tracking and shop floor management.

About This Role

Supervises and coordinates activities of production leads and technicians. Abides by company policies and enforces safety regulations. Shall maintain a quality workforce by promoting a respectful and positive working environment by developing relationships and putting people first. Oversee the manufacturing of our end to end process for modular data centers, power distribution centers, and low volt and medium volt gear assemblies.

Operational & Floor Leadership

Provide overall operational leadership for assigned lines and projects, consistently achieving target performance metrics across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.

Lean Manufacturing Application

Champion the practical application of Lean Manufacturing tools and concepts—including 5S, Gemba walks, Kaizen events, line balancing, and visual management—to achieve measurable and sustainable workflow improvements on the floor.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Directly lead, mentor, and upskill production leads and technicians to build an engaged, accountable, and high-performing manufacturing workforce.

Safety & Culture of Excellence

Champion an active safety culture, enforcing strict compliance, continuous hazard identification, and operational excellence aligned with Crusoe Mission Critical values.

Process & Safety Development

Develop, roll out, and maintain standard manufacturing work instructions, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), safety procedures, and technician skill assessments.

Education

High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent vocational training credential required.

Experience & Crew Leadership

5+ years of progressive manufacturing, industrial fabrication, or electro-mechanical assembly experience, including demonstrated success directly supervising, scheduling, and guiding production leads and technician crews.

Electro-Mechanical Domain

Skilled specialist background in electrical and mechanical designs, with hands-on understanding of power distribution assemblies, control wiring, and structural equipment integration.

Process & Procedure Development

Proven track record contributing to the development, refinement, and implementation of manufacturing concepts, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and floor assembly techniques.

Problem Solving & Initiative

Strong practical judgment and proactive initiative in troubleshooting assembly defects, eliminating line stoppages, and recommending engineering adjustments.

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Track record of collaborating effectively within a team environment under the general guidance of manufacturing leadership.

Safety and Compliance

This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required, and candidates must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.

Physical & Operational Requirements

Ability to navigate an industrial manufacturing shop floor, stand and walk for extended periods, and lift or move equipment up to 50 lbs.

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
• Additional perks & programs specific to location

Compensation

Compensation will be paid in the range of $100,000 - $115,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. (#INDMFG)

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.