Production Planning Manager

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.

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 5,400 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.

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.

• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed production plans aligned with the facility master production schedule.
• Translate strategic production goals into executable daily, weekly, and monthly plans.
• Ensure production plans are realistic, achievable, and fully integrated across departments.
• Audit production schedules, work orders, and system data daily to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Verify production status through direct, on-site walking and physical confirmation of work in process.
• Reconcile discrepancies between scheduling systems and actual floor conditions.
• Maintain disciplined documentation and accurate records of production status and changes.
• Closely monitor production progress to identify delays, constraints, or deviations from plan.
• Proactively flag schedule risks and anomalies before they impact customer commitments.
• Demand, document, and track recovery plans for any missed or at-risk milestones.
• Follow up relentlessly on corrective actions until recovery is complete.

• Use the current production scheduling and ERP systems as the system of record.
• Create and maintain supplemental Excel-based or visual tracking tools to enhance visibility and follow-up.
• Develop clear, concise reports and dashboards for daily and weekly production reviews.
• Ensure all planning data is organized, traceable, and audit-ready.

• Lead daily production meetings with operations, production control, maintenance, and support functions.
• Clearly communicate priorities, risks, and recovery actions to plant leadership.
• Hold teams accountable for commitments while maintaining a collaborative, problem-solving approach.
• Serve as a central coordination point between production, materials, engineering, and management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of production planning or scheduling experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting 24/7 operations
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• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (tracking, analysis, reporting).
• Strong documentation, record-keeping, and audit discipline.
• Proven ability to identify issues quickly and drive corrective actions to completion.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Fast learner with the ability to quickly understand complex manufacturing flows.
• Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Comfortable working on the plant floor and validating information firsthand.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Confident communicator capable of leading daily production meetings.
• Results-driven mindset with a low tolerance for missed commitments.

• On-site role requiring frequent walking throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Exposure to industrial environments including noise, equipment, and production areas.
• Availability to support off-shift or weekend issues as required by a 24/7 operation