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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.

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Shipping Manager for Pocatello ID

Contract administration with shipping/ logistic companies as well as coordination with other plants.

Supporting Corporate logistics manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• To work safely is in an electrical manufacturing environment, on job sites, and in customer facilities.
• Interact positively and collaboratively with all levels of the organization; production team members, peers, engineering, quality, sales, administration, and senior leadership.
• Understand, display, and champion the Core Values of the organization.
• Implement strategy for all heavy hauls- identifying carriers, preparing contracts, cost savings plans, reliable logistics.
• Contract administration
• Work with Engineering during the quoting and design process to optimize the dimension and weights for cost-effective shipment.
• Get requests for quotes & negotiate contracts for heavy hauls or oversized equipment.
• Work with selected vendors on providing price
• Maintain a matrix for the cost of the shipment- based on weights/ dimension/ shipping place, etc. This chart could be in $$/miles or $$/ lbs of weight and have some factors to be applied in case of extra features
• Ensure that we have a good contract for shipment and enforce the contract during shipment.
• Coordinate for shipment with respective plant Shipping personnel – including customer contacts, Trucking/Logistic company coordination/ PMO coordination, etc.
• Making sure that any abnormal situation like delay/ Damage is communicated expeditiously to all stakeholders.
• International shipping & freight – including but not limited to cost-effective Road, rail, air, and ocean (i.e. barges/towboats)

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree or work related field needed.
• 10 years’ experience in General Management/ Commercial roles

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervising: 5 years (Preferred)
• Shipping Supervising: 5 years (Preferred)

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