Safety Manager

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Position Title: Corporate Safety Manager

Location: Roanoke, VA (with regular travel to manufacturing facilities)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Corporate Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining a comprehensive safety strategy across Virginia Transformer Corp’s U.S. manufacturing operations. This role provides leadership, oversight, and accountability for occupational safety, regulatory compliance, incident prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple facilities.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on safety leader with experience in heavy manufacturing environments, capable of influencing plant leadership, building strong safety culture, and ensuring consistent execution of safety programs at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Safety Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of company-wide safety policies, programs, and standards aligned with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as the primary corporate authority on workplace safety, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with executive leadership, plant managers, and operations teams to embed safety as a core business value.

Plant & Operational Safety Oversight

• Support and guide plant-level safety managers and coordinators across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Conduct regular safety audits, site assessments, and compliance reviews to ensure consistent implementation of safety programs.
• Identify trends, root causes, and systemic risks; recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA (as applicable), workers’ compensation, and other relevant safety regulations.
• Lead OSHA inspections, regulatory interactions, and corrective action responses.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping (OSHA 300 logs, incident reports, training records, etc.).

Incident Management & Investigation

• Lead or oversee investigations of serious incidents, near misses, and recordable injuries.
• Perform root cause analysis and ensure timely, effective corrective actions.
• Track and report safety metrics, including TRIR, DART, near misses, and leading indicators.

Training & Safety Culture

• Develop and deploy safety training programs, including:
• New hire safety orientation
• Lockout/Tagout
• Confined space
• Electrical safety
• PPE usage
• Hazard communication
• Champion behavioral-based safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Drive employee engagement and accountability at all levels of the organization.

Continuous Improvement & Strategy

• Establish KPIs and dashboards to measure safety performance and progress.
• Benchmark best practices and introduce scalable improvements across facilities.
• Support integration of safety considerations into new equipment, processes, and facility expansions.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7 years of progressive safety leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Proven experience supporting or leading safety programs across multiple sites.
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive culture change.

Preferred

• CSP, ASP, or equivalent safety certification.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, electrical equipment, fabrication, or industrial assembly environments.
• Experience leading safety initiatives in high-growth or multi-plant organizations.
• Familiarity with ISO, environmental compliance, or broader EHS frameworks.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and influence without authority
• Strong communication and training skills
• Analytical and root-cause problem solving
• Operational credibility with plant leadership
• High level of organization and follow-through

Travel Requirements

• Up to 30–50% travel to manufacturing facilities, as needed.

Why Virginia Transformer Corp

Virginia Transformer Corp is a rapidly growing, privately held manufacturer serving critical power infrastructure across utilities, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. This role offers the opportunity to shape and lead safety strategy at scale while partnering directly with operations and executive leadership.