Focus Factory Manager (Pocatello)

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. Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

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 5,800 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a

privately held, organically growing company , we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

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.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Job Title:

Focus Factory Manager Location:

Pocatello, Idaho Company:

Virginia Transformer

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 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. Engineering degree preferred.