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Senior General ManagerVirginia Transformer Corp • Roanoke, VA, United States
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Senior General Manager

Senior General Manager

Virginia Transformer Corp • Roanoke, VA, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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.

If you love the thrill of manufacturing, the strategy of an endurance race, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is your track. 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. One team. One mission. One source.

Senior General Manager

Location : Roanoke, VA (On-site, up to 25% travel)

Reports to : CEO

Company Overview

We are a privately held, high-growth manufacturer of engineered, high-value industrial products (typical system price >

$100k ) serving data centers, utilities, renewable energy, and critical infrastructure.

Role Mission

Own the end-to-end performance of a multi-site manufacturing network. Deliver P&L results , world-class safety and quality , and on-time, on-budget fulfillment while building a player-coach leadership culture and scalable operating system.

Key Responsibilities

  • P&L & Strategy
  • Own P&L for assigned business / sites; deliver revenue growth, margin expansion, and working-capital targets.
  • Translate strategy into an annual operating plan with KPIs for OTD, lead time, cost, quality, and safety .
  • Operations & Manufacturing Excellence
  • Lead daily management (tiered visual management, Gemba) and continuous improvement (Lean / Kaizen, Six Sigma).
  • Drive throughput, capacity planning, SIOP, and constraint management for engineered-to-order (ETO / MTO) workflows.
  • Quality & Customer
  • Achieve first-pass yield, DPPM, and warranty targets; embed APQP / PPAP (as applicable) and root-cause CAPA rigor.
  • Partner with Sales / PM to meet customer milestones for complex, high-ticket systems.
  • Engineering & NPI
  • Integrate Engineering with Operations for DFM / A, value engineering, and rapid NPI / ECN execution.
  • Govern product configuration, standards, and compliance (UL / ISO / NFPA / IEEE as applicable).
  • Supply Chain
  • Oversee sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and dual-sourcing for long-lead, critical components.
  • Manage inventory, OTIF from suppliers, logistics, and make / buy (including outsourcing / CM where advantageous).
  • EHS & Compliance
  • Champion zero-injury culture; ensure OSHA / ISO 14001 compliance and site safety / fire protection readiness.
  • People & Culture
  • Build a high-performing leadership bench; set goals, coach, and hold teams accountable.
  • Recruit and develop engineering and operations talent ; drive engagement and retention.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Partner with Finance on standard cost, variance, and capital planning; with HR on workforce strategy; with IT on MES / ERP maturity.

What Success Looks Like (12 Months)

  • OTD ≥ 95% , lead-time reduction 20–30% on target product families.
  • COGS productivity 3–5% , scrap / rework down >

    • 25% , positive price–cost hold.

  • Recordable incident rate
  • Supplier OTIF ≥ 95% , critical part lead-time reduced 15–20% .
  • Two waves of Lean transformation complete; Tier-1 visual management sustained across sites.
  • Bench strength improved (successor IDs for all key roles; voluntary turnover down).

    • Qualifications

  • 15–25 years progressive leadership in industrial manufacturing with engineered systems >

    • $100k (e.g., power systems / transformers, power electronics, large HVAC / refrigeration systems, heavy equipment, rail / industrial instrumentation).

  • Multi-site responsibility in companies of 2,000–5,000 employees and ≤10 facilities ; direct P&L ownership ( $100M+ preferred).
  • Proven results in Lean / Six Sigma, SIOP, throughput / capacity, cost transformation, and complex ETO / MTO fulfillment.
  • Deep collaboration with Engineering (DFM / A, VE, ECN control) and Supply Chain (negotiation, dual-sourcing, PPV, supplier quality).
  • Bachelor’s in Engineering (ME / EE / IE) strongly preferred; MBA or equivalent business acumen a plus.
  • ERP / MES fluency (e.g., SAP / Oracle / Microsoft), KPI dashboards, and data-driven decision making.
  • Regulatory and standards familiarity : OSHA / ISO 9001 / 14001, NFPA, UL / IEEE (as applicable to product domain).

    • Nice to Have

  • Background in transformers, power electronics, data-center infrastructure, or utility-grade equipment .
  • Experience with outsourced / contract manufacturing and global supply chains.
  • Prior responsibility for EHS / fire protection programs and large-scale capital projects.

    • Compensation & Benefits

    Competitive base salary, executive bonus tied to P&L and KPI performance, equity / long-term incentives (where applicable), comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance.

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