Head of Production

About the Role

Giga Energy is hiring a Head of Production to lead production execution across its electrical infrastructure product lines. This leader owns assembly and test of switchboards and transformers, coordinates contract manufacturing partners, and is accountable for safe, on-time, high-quality delivery to customers. The role builds the production systems, team, and cadence needed to scale output in a high-growth environment.

Where You’ll Work

This role is ideally based near our facilities in Long Beach or Houston, with full-time onsite expectations outside of bi-weekly WFH Fridays. Travel is required 20-50% of the time. Exceptions may be made for exceptional talent located outside these hubs.

Responsibilities

• Production Execution: Manage daily production planning, scheduling, and throughput for switchboard and transformer assembly, ensuring on-time delivery. Oversee labor, capacity, and material flow at assembly locations.
• Assembly and Test: Lead assembly and test operations, including final electrical testing, to ensure products ship complete and correct. Partner with the Quality team to enforce build processes, UL requirements, and quality procedures. Drive test-floor capacity, equipment readiness, and calibration support.
• Contract Manufacturing: Coordinate with contract manufacturing partners on schedules, build readiness, material availability, and delivery commitments. Conduct regular operating reviews, manage escalations, and hold partners to quality and delivery standards. Decide on in-house vs. external production as volume grows.
• People, Safety, and Cross-Functional Leadership: Hire, develop, and lead supervisors, leads, and production staff. Build training and skills-matrix programs. Own EHS performance and ensure a safe working environment around high-voltage and heavy equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in production and operations leadership, including managing supervisors and multi-shift teams.
• Strong background in electrical infrastructure manufacturing (e.g., switchgear, switchboards, transformers, or comparable power equipment) preferred.
• Hands-on experience running assembly and test operations, including production scheduling and capacity planning.
• Experience coordinating contract manufacturers or external build partners to meet delivery commitments.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and listing requirements (UL preferred) and their impact on production processes.
• Solid command of production metrics, ERP/MRP systems, and data-driven management.

Qualifications

• Lean and continuous improvement background (Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, Kaizen, TPS-style systems) is a plus.
• Experience in a high-growth or post-startup environment, scaling processes, headcount, and output quickly.
• Experience with new factory or line start-ups, layout changes, and capacity expansions.
• APICS/ASCM certification or an advanced degree (MBA or MS) is a plus.