Manufacturing Operations Manager – Modular Data Centers

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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About the Company</strong></p> <div class="x_x_Paragraph x_x_SCXW198602660 x_x_BCX0"> <p><span data-contrast="none">Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense. </span></p> <p>With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.</p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> </div> <p> </p></div><div class="ATS_htmlPreview"> <div> </div> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div> <p>We are seeking a high-caliber <strong>Manufacturing Operations Manager</strong> to lead the production of modular data center solutions. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our complex, integrated infrastructure is built to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.</p> <p>You will partner closely with <strong>Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Deployment teams</strong> to scale manufacturing capabilities across global facilities. This is a unique opportunity to shape the operational framework for a diverse product mix serving some of the world’s most demanding customers.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div> <p><strong>Location. </strong>This role is remote-based in Dublin, Ireland. </p> <p>This role requires the ability to travel globally (approx. 20–30%) to support site readiness and operational audits.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> <p><strong>What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)</strong></p> <p><strong>Global Operational Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Process Standardization:</strong> Drive process consistency and technical excellence across all global manufacturing facilities to ensure a uniform "Gold Standard" for every modular unit produced.</li> <li><strong>Strategic Interface:</strong> Serve as the <strong>Single Point of Contact (SPOC)</strong> for manufacturing operations across all product lines, facilitating seamless communication between regional sites and corporate leadership.</li> <li><strong>Performance Excellence:</strong> Establish a performance baseline and drive key manufacturing <strong>KPIs</strong>, including Safety, Quality (Yield/NCRs), Cost (COGS), and On-Time Delivery (OTD).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Capacity & Production Strategy</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Advanced Modeling:</strong> Develop and maintain <strong>executable capacity models</strong> capable of handling a complex mix of custom, engineer-to-order (ETO) products.</li> <li><strong>S&OP Integration:</strong> Analyze S&OP forecasts and material constraints to provide strategic recommendations for production schedules, ensuring achievable commitments to customers.</li> <li><strong>Footprint Optimization:</strong> Design and implement efficient change-over processes that maximize output while utilizing limited factory floor area effectively.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Supplier Partnership:</strong> Support the Sourcing function during <strong>supplier selection</strong> and participate in product validation to ensure the supply chain can meet rigorous manufacturing requirements.</li> <li><strong>Lifecycle Support:</strong> Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability (DFM) and partner with Deployment teams to guarantee successful site integration post-manufacturing.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering; MBA or Master’s in Operations Management is a plus.</li> <li><strong>Experience:</strong> 8+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership, ideally within <strong>modular construction, heavy electrical infrastructure, or data center…