Operations and Systems Manager - Fabrication and Manufacturing

*This role is currently based in Commerce, CA.

Cross Brothers Manufacturing

Company Overview

Cross Brothers Manufacturing is a rapidly growing fabrication and electrical infrastructure manufacturing company serving utilities, OEMs, and electrical contractors across the Western United States. The company is a portfolio investment of TBG Equity, a private investment firm focused on building and scaling industrial and infrastructure manufacturing businesses.

Our products support the expansion of the electrical grid and industrial infrastructure, including utility structures, enclosures, and custom fabricated components.

Demand for our products is increasing as electrification, AI infrastructure, and data center growth drive massive expansion of the electrical grid.

We encourage candidates who enjoy solving operational problems and building systems in fast-growing environments to apply.

Benefits & Perks

·      Fully paid medical benefits

·      401k matching

·      Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

Compensation & Growth Path

·      Base salary expected to be in the range of $100,000 – $130,000, depending on experience.

·      This role is also eligible for performance bonuses tied to operational improvements and company growth.

·      Cross Brothers leadership participates in a shared bonus pool tied to company performance, which this role will have the opportunity to join as responsibilities expand.

·      As the company grows, this position is expected to evolve into Director of Operations, with responsibility for broader operational leadership.

·      Top performers may also have the opportunity to participate in long-term incentive programs, including potential equity participation, as the company scales.

About the Position – Operations & Systems Manager

Cross Brothers is entering a rapid growth phase as demand for electrical infrastructure equipment accelerates across the United States.

The company is currently expanding production capacity, launching a second shift, and preparing for a facility relocation to support continued growth.

This role offers a rare opportunity to help build the operational foundation of a growing manufacturing platform, working directly with leadership to improve manufacturing systems, implement new technology, and scale production capacity.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping the company evolve from a traditional fabrication shop into a modern, data-driven manufacturing organization while working closely with leadership to shape how the business scales operationally.

Role Mission

The Operations & Systems Manager will help transform Cross Brothers from a traditional fabrication shop into a scalable, data-driven manufacturing platform.

This role will work directly with the CEO and leadership team to build operational systems, improve shop-floor processes, implement automation and AI tools, and support the company’s next phase of growth.

This is a hands-on role inside the factory environment, working closely with production, finance, engineering, and leadership to improve efficiency, throughput, and operational visibility.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Systems

• Implement and refine work order tracking and production systems
• Develop operational dashboards and KPIs
• Track labor efficiency across cutting, bending, welding, and assembly
• Identify production bottlenecks and process improvement opportunities

Manufacturing Process Improvement

• Improve production scheduling and workflow coordination
• Support second shift production ramp
• Reduce rework, delays, and operational waste
• Assist with facility layout and production flow improvements for our upcoming facility move

Technology & Automation

• Evaluate and implement automation and AI tools for operations
• Improve digital workflows across quoting, engineering, and production
• Help modernize internal systems and reporting

Operational Execution

• Support daily shop-floor operations
• Coordinate between engineering, finance, production, and leadership
• Assist leadership in scaling operational capacity as demand grows

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a highly analytical, hands-on operator who enjoys solving complex operational problems.

Strong candidates may come from backgrounds such as:

·      Operations or manufacturing roles

·      Industrial engineering

·      Operations consulting

·      Supply chain optimization

·      MBA programs with operations focus

The ideal candidate will be:

·      Extremely analytical and systems-oriented

·      Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment

·      Comfortable working in both the office and on the shop floor

·      Curious about technology and AI tools

·      Proactive and solutions-driven

·      Eager to grow with a fast-scaling company

Location

This role is currently based at our manufacturing facility in Commerce, California.

As the company continues to grow, we expect to relocate to a larger facility within the next 9–12 months, likely in Orange County or the Inland Empire.

Work Schedule

This role works closely with production teams and requires an early start to support daily shop-floor operations.

Typical hours begin around 6:30–7:00 AM.