Production Supervisor

Virginia Transformer Corp; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Employee development and training

Job summary

Virginia Transformer Corp in Rincon, Georgia is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery of custom transformers. You will oversee a team of skilled operators, coordinate across engineering, materials, and quality to meet demanding production targets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of supervisory experience in heavy manufacturing and a proven track record of driving efficiency through Lean initiatives and ERP-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or industrial environments (heavy electrical, transformer, or fabrication experience strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams in a high-mix, low-volume production environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate diverse teams.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in ERP systems and production reporting tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day manufacturing activities within assigned production area (e.g., assembly, winding, or tank fabrication).
• Drive safety culture by enforcing policies, conducting safety audits, and leading toolbox talks.
• Monitor production schedules, resource allocation, and output to meet customer delivery and cost objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop production staff — including performance feedback, skill development, and attendance management.
• Partner with engineering and quality teams to resolve nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Track and report KPIs including throughput, scrap, efficiency, and labor utilization.
• Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at waste reduction and process optimization.
• Ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and materials to maintain production standards and minimize downtime.
• Participate in daily Gemba walks and cross-functional meetings to address production challenges.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field

Job description

Who We Are

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.

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.

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Rincon, Georgia

Reports To: Plant Manager

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily operations on the manufacturing floor, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are consistently met. This individual manages a team of skilled operators, technicians, and assemblers, coordinating across engineering, materials, and quality departments to deliver on-time, high-quality power transformers.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day manufacturing activities within assigned production area (e.g., assembly, winding, or tank fabrication).
• Drive safety culture by enforcing policies, conducting safety audits, and leading toolbox talks.
• Monitor production schedules, resource allocation, and output to meet customer delivery and cost objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop production staff — including performance feedback, skill development, and attendance management.
• Partner with engineering and quality teams to resolve nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Track and report KPIs including throughput, scrap, efficiency, and labor utilization.
• Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at waste reduction and process optimization.
• Ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and materials to maintain production standards and minimize downtime.
• Participate in daily Gemba walks and cross-functional meetings to address production challenges.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (heavy electrical, transformer, or fabrication experience strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams in a high-mix, low-volume production environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate diverse teams.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in ERP systems and production reporting tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Virginia Transformer

• Industry-leading manufacturer with more than 50 years of innovation in transformer design.
• Growth opportunities within a global organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Commitment to employee development, training, and safety.