Director of Plant Materials Operations

Former US Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm said, “With what Virginia Transformer is doing, they are at the center of how we’re going to build out the backbone of our clean energy future.”

Virginia Transformer and Georgia Transformer Corp., is “the engineering firm that makes transformers.”

We are the largest US-owned manufacturer of electric transformers in North America and have been helping to secure the reliability and resilience of our country’s electric grid for more than 50 years. We produce power transformers for any conceivable application – GSU, substations, auto-transformers, grounding transformers, drive duty, rectifier, exciter, voltage regulator, and other.

The company is experiencing steady and sustained growth and serves every part of US industry from its six state-of-the-art North American facilities. We are actively looking for individuals who want to be part of a high-growth company and who want to share in the pride we have in ensuring American manufacturing continues to flourish. Without reliable power, manufacturing cannot operate. That is where we – and you – come in. Join us.

Director of Plant Materials Operations

Location: Roanoke, VA (Relocation Assistance Provided)

Reports To: Executive Leadership

About Virginia Transformer

Virginia Transformer is a leading power transformer manufacturer, delivering high-quality, custom-engineered solutions to industries worldwide. To strengthen our operations, we are seeking a Director of Plant Materials Operations to lead materials planning, procurement, inventory control, and logistics, ensuring seamless material flow to support production.

Position Overview

The Director of Plant Materials Operations will be a hands-on leader driving materials processes across five North American facilities, spending the majority of their time on the shop floor, actively managing materials flow, troubleshooting bottlenecks, and ensuring real-time alignment with production needs while driving consistency and alignment across all plants and stakeholders. This role will be instrumental in maintaining production efficiency, reducing delays, and optimizing material availability.

This position is based in Roanoke, VA, and relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Shop Floor Presence & Real-Time Problem-Solving

• Spend the majority of time on the shop floor, working directly with production teams to ensure materials are available when and where needed.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, delays, or inefficiencies in real-time.
• Establish a strong presence in daily production meetings, actively contributing to problem-solving and execution.

Materials Planning & Procurement

• Develop and execute materials planning strategies aligned with production schedules to build and optimize materials and inventory performance.
• Work cross-functionally across all inputs to ensure timely material availability.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure material specifications align with production needs.

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Implement lean inventory management to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
• Monitor warehouse operations and material movement, ensuring proper storage, tracking, and FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.
• Utilize ERP and real-time tracking systems to enhance visibility into inventory levels.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Drive process improvements in materials handling, material presentation, all materials transactions, and inventory accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for material availability, waste reduction, and internal and external input reliability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10 years of experience in materials management, supply chain, or logistics operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven hands-on leadership, with a track record of working on the shop floor to resolve material flow issues.
• Strong expertise in lean manufacturing, ERP systems, and inventory optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Virginia Transformer?

• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
• High-impact role with direct influence on production efficiency.
• Opportunity to be on the shop floor daily, driving real-time improvements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are a hands-on supply chain leader who thrives in a shop-floor-driven environment, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of Virginia Transformer’s materials operations and production success.