Focus Factory Manager

Virginia Transformer Corp; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Focus Factory Manager to oversee daily operations at its Roanoke, VA facility. The role involves managing production, planning, and labor while ensuring safety compliance and meeting key performance objectives. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing, proven leadership skills, and knowledge of process improvements. This full-time position offers an opportunity to lead a team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations including production, planning, and labor allocation.
• Drive achievement of Manufacturing Production Schedule (MPS) targets.
• Develop effective planning and control measures to meet production objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Production Planning

Labor Management

Safety Protocols

Process Improvements

Job description

Join a Company Built to Grow – Powered by People

At Virginia Transformer, we’re not just manufacturing custom transformers — we’re building power solutions that move the world. As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on momentum, innovation, and grit.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. One team. One mission. One source.

Job Title: Focus Factory Manager

Job Summary:

The Focus Factory Manager will oversee daily manufacturing operations at Virginia Transformer’s Roanoke, VA facility, ensuring production, planning, materials, and labor management run smoothly. The Focus Factory Manager will focus on meeting manufacturing objectives, driving process efficiencies, and ensuring safety compliance across the plant. 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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management, Manufacturing, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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