Virginia Transformer and Georgia Transformer Corp., is “the engineering firm that makes transformers.”

We are the largest US-owned manufacturer of electric transformers in North America and have been helping to secure the reliability and resilience of our country’s electric grid for more than 50 years. We produce power transformers for any conceivable application – GSU, substations, auto-transformers, grounding transformers, drive duty, rectifier, exciter, voltage regulator, just to name a few.

The company is experiencing steady and sustained growth and serves practically every part of US industry from its 6 state-of-the-art North American facilities. We are actively looking for individuals who want to be part of a high-growth company and who want to share in the pride we have in ensuring American manufacturing continues to flourish. Without reliable power, manufacturing cannot operate. That is where we – and you – come in. Join us.

Location: Roanoke, VA -Travel required to other location – travel 40-50%. Must be willing to relocate to Roanoke, VA, full relocation package and competitive salary offered.

Summary

The Operation director supports the range of activities across all US plants including manufacturing engineering, employee engagement, material procurement and warehouse management , production, hiring, and training, facility and maintenance , process assurance, Sales coordination for order execution, shipping -heave hauls etc in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing plant. This is a great opportunity for someone with senior management experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Sr Vice President to support the following:

• Work with sales and project teams to understand customer order commitments and ensure the inventory, production, and delivery timelines align with plant loading.
• Ensure personnel needs are aligned with staffing levels and training schedules and arrange required resources.
• Detail production planning and execution monitoring to maintain customer commitments.
• Ensure supply chain and materials teams to monitor material availability for operation and inventory levels for production schedule needs.
• Work with supervisors and production teams to monitor production schedule, communicate the schedules, control and manage the slippages in the schedules, equipment reliability and scheduled maintenance. Ensure productivity levels are maintained.
• Maintain house keeping and organization in the shop floor.
• Oversee safety and ensure a safe work environment.
• Ensure process controls are maintained on shop.
• Shipping process controls and assurance

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 20 years experience in plant operation,
• At least five (5) years of management experience in assembly manufacturing plants
• Experience in custom manufacturing environment a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development

Work Location: In person