Director of Manufacturing Operations

Overview

Lead multi-plant manufacturing ops, driving efficiency, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• supply chain
• production planning
• process improvement
• safety compliance
• quality control
• plant operations

Tasks

The Operations Director will provide strategic and operational leadership across three U.S. manufacturing plants, focusing on the efficient management of all plant functions, including manufacturing engineering, production, materials management, and employee engagement. This role requires hands-on oversight of plant operations, with a strong emphasis on optimizing production processes, ensuring supply chain coordination, and maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, improve efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across all facilities. -Oversee supply chain and materials management teams to monitor material availability, inventory levels, and ensure smooth operation and timely production. -Foster a safe and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining housekeeping standards on the shop floor. -Collaborate with sales and project teams to ensure that customer requirements are met, driving coordination between inventory, production, and order fulfillment. -Drive process improvements in production, equipment reliability, and maintenance schedules to maximize productivity while minimizing downtime. -Oversee and ensure efficient execution of production plans, managing plant loading, production schedules, and delivery timelines to meet customer commitments. -Manage plant personnel, ensuring staffing levels are adequate, and training programs are implemented to support operational needs. -Oversee process controls, ensuring adherence to production quality standards and shipping process efficiency, including handling of heavy hauls. -Lead and support manufacturing operations across all three U.S. plants, working closely with the Senior Vice President to align operational strategies with business goals. -Implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase plant profitability.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• 20+ yrs
• senior mgmt
• multi-plant
• safety
• travel

What You Bring

Travel: 40-50% travel required to other U.S. locations -Proven ability to lead multi-plant operations, drive process improvements, and manage cross-functional teams across diverse locations. -Willingness to relocate to Roanoke, VA, with extensive travel to other U.S. plants (40-50%). -Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. -Minimum of 20 years of experience in plant operations, with a focus on manufacturing environments. -At least 5 years of senior management experience in an assembly manufacturing environment, preferably in custom manufacturing. -Strong leadership skills with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

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Benefits

Relocation: Full relocation package and competitive salary offered

About Virginia Transformer Corp

-Supplies custom transformers to major data centers in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, and South Carolina, emphasizing expertise in mission-critical power infrastructure. -Service portfolio includes liquid-filled, dry-type, rectifier, autotransformers, and pad-mount units, plus field services like testing, repairs, and automated diagnostics. -Financial trajectory shows steady expansion, driven by substantial data-center contracts and strategic plant investments.

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