Focus Factory 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.

Competitive Salary and Relocation Offered.

This role is onsite in Rincon, GA.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Focus Factory Manager to lead and manage daily operations within a defined production unit at our Rincon, GA facility. This individual will be responsible for driving operational performance through structured execution, leadership of production teams, and close coordination with planning, engineering, quality, and support functions.

This is a leadership role with broad responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance within the assigned focus area. The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing experience, an ability to lead through influence and structure, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Lead the execution of daily production schedules and ensure alignment with plant goals
• Manage material flow, labor utilization, and production planning across multiple workstations or cells
• Collaborate with other functional leaders to resolve production issues and ensure smooth coordination across departments

Team Leadership

• Directly manage production leadership and support the development of high-performing hourly teams
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and results
• Support training, development, and performance management processes for all assigned team members

Performance Metrics

• Drive focus and results across key KPIs including Manufacturing Production Schedule (MPS), Return to Service (RTS), First Pass Yield (FPY), and revenue goals
• Implement and sustain standard work practices to ensure repeatable success

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and lead improvement projects to enhance efficiency, quality, and throughput
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles to promote operational excellence and eliminate waste

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all team members operate safely and comply with internal safety procedures and OSHA standards
• Maintain high standards for plant cleanliness, organization, and visual controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field (Engineering preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing or production leadership, preferably in a low-volume, high-mix, engineered product environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, implement process discipline, and drive measurable results
• Experience in unionized or highly structured production environments preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with a hands-on leadership style

What We Offer

• An opportunity to lead in a technically complex, growth-oriented business
• A collaborative environment with the resources of a large organization and the agility of a private company
• A mission-driven culture that supports American manufacturing and energy reliability

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry:

• Manufacturing
• Electrical Equipment / Power Transmission
• Custom-Engineered Products

Job Functions:

• Operations Management
• Team Leadership
• Production Strategy
• Process Improvement