Deputy Director Workforce Development Jobs in Ridgeland, SC

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 Corp. and Georgia Transformer Corp. are the largest U.S.-owned manufacturers of power transformers in North America. For more than 50 years, we have secured the reliability and resilience of the U.S. electric grid by producing custom-engineered transformers for virtually every application — GSU, substations, auto-transformers, grounding transformers, drive duty, rectifier, exciter, voltage regulator, and more.

With six state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across North America, we are a high-growth, operationally driven organization committed to ensuring American manufacturing continues to thrive. Without reliable power, industry cannot operate — and that is where we come in.

Director of Operations – New Plant Launch

Location:

Year 1: Rincon, GA (training & integration)

Thereafter: New Plant Location (full-time onsite leadership)

Reports To: Senior Vice President

Position Summary

The Director of Operations will lead the launch and operational scaling of a new transformer manufacturing facility following a one-year integration period at our Rincon, GA plant.

This executive-level role is responsible for full operational oversight including production, manufacturing engineering, materials management, supply chain coordination, hiring and workforce development, facility management, safety, quality, shipping logistics (including heavy haul transport), and customer order execution.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced, custom-engineered manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings deep industrial manufacturing experience, strong operational discipline, and the ability to scale processes and teams during high-growth expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Launch & Operational Leadership

• Lead the transition from integration phase (Rincon) to full operational leadership at the new plant.
• Build and develop the plant leadership team and workforce structure.
• Establish production systems, operational controls, and performance standards from launch through scale.

Production & Manufacturing Execution

• Oversee production planning and execution to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor plant loading, capacity planning, and schedule adherence.
• Drive productivity, throughput, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Ensure equipment reliability, preventative maintenance planning, and uptime performance.

Supply Chain & Materials Management

• Partner with supply chain and materials teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and procurement strategies to support custom manufacturing requirements.
• Align plant operations with sales and project teams to ensure order execution readiness.

Workforce & Organizational Development

• Align staffing plans with production demand and growth projections.
• Lead hiring, training, and development of plant personnel.
• Ensure workforce engagement, accountability, and performance management.
• Build a strong plant culture focused on execution, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Safety, Quality & Process Control

• Ensure a safe work environment and strict adherence to safety standards.
• Oversee process assurance and quality control systems on the shop floor.
• Maintain disciplined housekeeping and plant organization standards.
• Implement and enforce operational process controls.

Logistics & Customer Delivery

• Oversee shipping operations including heavy haul logistics.
• Ensure shipping processes and controls maintain delivery reliability.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure customer commitments are achieved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred).
• 20+ years of progressive experience in industrial plant operations.
• Minimum 5+ years of senior management experience within assembly or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience launching, scaling, or significantly expanding plant operations.
• Experience in custom-engineered or made-to-order manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to build high-performance teams.
• Deep understanding of operational metrics, plant KPIs, and manufacturing financial performance.

Core Competencies

• Operational execution & plant leadership
• Capacity planning & production control
• Custom manufacturing expertise
• Workforce development & engagement
• Safety & quality discipline
• Cross-functional coordination
• High-growth environment leadership

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Performance-based bonus opportunity