Focus Factory Manager

Virginia Transformer Corp; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Focus Factory Manager in Pocatello, Idaho, to oversee daily operations and ensure efficient production practices. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in manufacturing management, exceptional leadership skills, and expertise in safety protocols and production planning. Responsibilities include managing manufacturing schedules, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving performance towards key production targets within a well-organized facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing or production management.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in production planning and labor management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure safety standards.
• Drive achievement of Manufacturing Production Schedule targets.
• Develop effective planning and control measures.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Management

Production Planning

Labor Management

Safety Protocols

Job description

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 5,600 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

Job Title

Focus Factory Manager

Location

Pocatello, Idaho

Job Summary

The Focus Factory Manager will oversee daily manufacturing operations at Virginia Transformer’s Pocatello ID facility, ensuring production, planning, materials, and labor management run smoothly. The role involves close coordination with teams to ensure that manufacturing schedules and key performance targets are achieved, all while maintaining a safe and well-organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations, including production, planning, material management, and labor allocation. Ensure safety protocols and housekeeping standards are met throughout the facility.
• Performance Management: Drive the achievement of Manufacturing Production Schedule (MPS) targets, including revenue, RTS (Return to Service), FPY (First Pass Yield), and other key objectives by ensuring processes are executed with precision.
• Planning and Controls: Develop and implement effective planning and control measures to meet production objectives and align with overall business goals.
• Resource Management: Ensure that trained personnel and necessary resources are available to meet production goals, including efficient utilization of labor and equipment.
• Safety and Compliance: Maintain the highest standards of safety for both employees and equipment. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety within the plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing or production management, with a strong preference for experience in an assembly shop and union shop environment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in production planning, labor management, and safety protocols.
• Knowledge of quality control measures and process improvements in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to meet key performance objectives through effective resource and process management.