Jobs in Hollins, VA

ABOUT THIS JOB

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As an Intelligence Analyst, you'll be responsible for providing the Army with crucial and reliable information about enemy forces and potential areas of conflict. You'll analyze, assess, process, and distribute tactical intelligence, as well as create, document, organize, and cross-reference intelligence records and files.

Skills you'll learn align with Intelligence Collection, Intelligence Analysis and Record Keeping. In addition, you could earn 24 nationally recognized certifications!

JOB DUTIES

• Collecting and analyzing intelligence data from various sources, including classified information
• Create reports and briefings that provide valuable insights to commanders and decision-makers

REQUIREMENTS

• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• U.S. Citizen
• 17 to 34 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

BENEFITS

The Army offers a complete package of benefits that not only supports you and your family but also helps you advance in your career. Whether you serve part-time or full-time as an enlisted Soldier or Army Officer, you'll earn competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses, as well as receive health care at little to no cost. You could also receive money for education, student loan repayment assistance, training and certifications, housing, living expenses, and more.

• Paid Training and credentialing to strengthen your skillsets
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldier
• 30 days paid annual vacation
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family member
• Paid tuition opportunities to continue your education
• Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

ABOUT THIS JOB

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As an Automated Logistical Specialist, similar to a laborer or freight mover, you'll perform maintenance management and warehouse functions in order to maintain equipment records. You'll oversee incoming supplies and equipment, simplify and standardize maintenance data, and raise the quality and accuracy of performance, cost, and parts data through improved maintenance management.

Skills you'll learn align with Record Keeping, Data Collection & Analysis, Stocking and Storage. In addition, you could earn 8 nationally recognized certifications!

ALREADY HAVE THE SKILLS FOR THIS JOB?

Join the Army at a higher rank, earn more pay, and obtain leadership positions quicker. If you have prior experience, the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) can reduce the length of your initial training and streamline your assignment process, so you can start your Army career sooner. Work with a recruiter to get started.

REQUIREMENTS

• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 9 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• U.S. Citizen
• 17 to 34 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

BENEFITS

The Army offers a complete package of benefits that not only supports you and your family but also helps you advance in your career. Whether you serve part-time or full-time as an enlisted Soldier or Army Officer, you'll earn competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses, as well as receive health care at little to no cost. You could also receive money for education, student loan repayment assistance, training and certifications, housing, living expenses, and more.

• Paid Training and credentialing to strengthen your skillsets
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldier
• 30 days paid annual vacation
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family member
• Paid tuition opportunities to continue your education
• Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

ABOUT THIS JOB

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As a Culinary Specialist, you'll cook meals and work alongside chefs to prepare meals comparable to any major restaurant, so that Soldiers can sit down and enjoy a hot meal between training or mission deployments. You'll be responsible for preparing and servicing meals both in the field and at home stations, as well as ordering, inspecting food supplies, and keeping the kitchen safe and sanitary.

Skills you'll learn align with Preparation & Cooking, Stocking & Storage, Hospitality. In addition, you could earn 15 nationally recognized certifications!

ALREADY HAVE THE SKILLS FOR THIS JOB?

Join the Army at a higher rank, earn more pay, and obtain leadership positions quicker. If you have prior experience, the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) can reduce the length of your initial training and streamline your assignment process, so you can start your Army career sooner. Work with a recruiter to get started.

JOB DUTIES

• Plan and prepare menus
• Manage food inventory
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety standards

REQUIREMENTS

• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 8 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• U.S. Citizen
• 17 to 34 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

BENEFITS

The Army offers a complete package of benefits that not only supports you and your family but also helps you advance in your career. Whether you serve part-time or full-time as an enlisted Soldier or Army Officer, you'll earn competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses, as well as receive health care at little to no cost. You could also receive money for education, student loan repayment assistance, training and certifications, housing, living expenses, and more.

• Paid Training and credentialing to strengthen your skillsets
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldier
• 30 days paid annual vacation
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family member
• Paid tuition opportunities to continue your education
• Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

ABOUT THIS JOB

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As a first step toward becoming an Infantryman, you'll train in the use of small arms, anti-tank, and other weapons systems. You will be responsible for capturing, destroying, and repelling enemy ground forces during missions. This is also the starting point for many advanced schools, such as Special Forces, Airborne School, Ranger School, Sniper School, and Pathfinder School.

Skills you'll learn align with Evasion, Physical & Mental Strength and Weapons Operations. In addition, you could earn 10 nationally recognized certifications!

JOB DUTIES

• Defend the country against any threat by land
• Capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat

Helpful Skills

• Possess tremendous discipline and high morale
• Readiness to accept a challenge and face danger
• Interest in light weapons and ground tactics
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations

REQUIREMENTS

• 22 weeks of Infantry One Station Unit Training
• U.S. Citizen
• 17 to 34 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

BENEFITS

The Army offers a complete package of benefits that not only supports you and your family but also helps you advance in your career. Whether you serve part-time or full-time as an enlisted Soldier or Army Officer, you'll earn competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses, as well as receive health care at little to no cost. You could also receive money for education, student loan repayment assistance, training and certifications, housing, living expenses, and more.

• Paid Training and credentialing to strengthen your skillsets
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldier
• 30 days paid annual vacation
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family member
• Paid tuition opportunities to continue your education
• Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain all plant quality systems, including inspection and testing methods, work instructions, procedures, product specifications, GMPs, food safety compliance, and industry best practices.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall plant quality performance.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality systems and maintain all aspects of product integrity.
• Develop and drive continuous improvement efforts with suppliers to strengthen quality and performance.
• Review and analyze production and quality data to determine finished product disposition and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Serve as the primary external customer contact for quality matters, fostering strong relationships, resolving issues, and providing technical support.
• Lead root cause analyses and corrective action investigations for customer complaints and internal quality nonconformances.
• Audit and verify the effective implementation of corrective actions related to customer and internal quality issues.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Product Development, and Corporate Engineering teams on new business opportunities and product trials.
• Manage the timely and accurate resolution of coating and mill supplier defect claims.
• Ensure compliance with SMA principles and procedures within the plant.
• Oversee the HFI system, including balance management, product disposition, rework, and inventory control.
• Confirm that plant quality procedures are consistently and properly executed.
• Communicate quality objectives (KPIs) to production staff and implement processes that support compliance.
• Train and guide departmental leaders and supervisors in process quality improvement methodologies and GMP standards.
• Prepare and present comprehensive quality performance reviews for management.
• Support special plant projects in partnership with the Corporate Quality Assurance team.
• Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with all Ardagh Metal Packaging facilities.
• Partner with Human Resources to address and resolve personnel-related matters.
• Provide direct supervision of plant personnel as required by location.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical or relevant discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing.
• 4 years of quality experience.
• Excellent management/leadership aptitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt Certification.
• Experience with can manufacturing improvement methods implementation.
• Manufacturing: 8 years (Preferred)
• Quality management: 4 years (Preferred)
• Packaging: 5 years (Preferred)

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• 401(k) Matching.
• Vision insurance.
• Direct Hire.

Salary Range:

Up to $110K annually DOE

Ask for: Felicia

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

Your Role at KIK

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for developing and managing weekly production schedules based on sales forecasts and customer orders. The Production Planner will coordinate workflow across departments, monitor inventory levels, and ensure the availability of raw materials to meet production goals. Key responsibilities include analyzing supply and demand trends, identifying risks and inefficiencies in the production plan, tracking actual performance against the production schedule, and supporting overall supply chain strategy. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in supply chain functions, and the ability to collaborate across teams to improve plant performance.

What You’ll Do

• Develop weekly production schedule according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Analyze and identify risks associated with the options built into the Production Schedule.
• Closely manage WIP and FG inventory levels.
• Perform supply demand analysis each quarter, highlighting areas of concern for the next 12-18 months’ Work closely with department managers to develop ways to improve plant efficiencies.
• Monitor actual output versus the Master Production Plan.
• Identify gaps and drive solutions, including a metric for production performance to the requested production schedule.
• Support performance against schedule, inventory strategy, supply plan to meet demand, and resource implications.
• Ensure availability of raw materials to fulfill planned work orders through just in time delivery of raw materials.
• Owns the Inventory Counting, and cycle counting processes.
• Assists in the management of raw material procurement.
• Prepares various operations-related reporting.
• Knowledge of supply chain functions.
• Other duties as needed.
• Create Production Schedules for the Plant
• Meet Customer Order demands and identify any challenges meeting those demands
• Work with Procurement, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and internal department to maximize production output.
• Communicating Daily Production Plans to the Plant and Corporate Supply Chain groups.
• Attend and Conduct Production and Planning Meetings.

What You’ll Bring

• High School or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of production scheduling and planning experience in a manufacturing environment (beverage, food, plastic).
• Computer literacy, specifically Windows, Microsoft Office, and MRP software.
• Experience managing rail lines preferred
• Able to manage demands and conflicting requests.
• Ability to work independently.
• Work as a part of a team, ensuring that communication is strong and all are involved.
• Demonstrate a track record of achieving success with the ability to multitask under pressure, meet deadlines.
• Extremely proactive and forward-thinking with exceptional analytical skills and ability to identify issues and proactively plan to satisfy requirements.

What You Will Get

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.

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A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!

If you’re looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent. 

USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time,entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. 

Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632 - $92,219 per year. Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.

*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duty Locations

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences. RELOCATION MAY BE REQUIRED. 

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level. 

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa

• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island

• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta

• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico

• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina

• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass

• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren

• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata

• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen

• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente

• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville

• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford

• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox

• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton

Duties and Responsibilities

As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. 

Typical assignments include: 

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR 

Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR 

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: 

• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
• Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
• Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR 

A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. 

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. 

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military)

A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!

If you’re looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent. 

USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time,entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. 

Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632 - $92,219 per year. Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.

*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duty Locations

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences. RELOCATION MAY BE REQUIRED. 

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level. 

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa

• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island

• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde

• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta

• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico

• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina

• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass

• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren

• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata

• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen

• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente

• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville

• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford

• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox

• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton

Duties and Responsibilities

As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. 

Typical assignments include: 

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR 

Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR 

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: 

Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: 

• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
• Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
• Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR 

A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. 

Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. 

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. 

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military)

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 is the largestU.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 5,800 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.

Join Our Team

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.

Metal Fabrication Manager

Location: Troutville, Virginia

Company: Virginia Transformer Corporation

Position Overview

Virginia Transformer Corporation is seeking an experienced Metal Fabrication Manager to lead fabrication operations at our Troutville, Virginia Junction Box manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for overseeing all metal fabrication activities including sheet metal processing, welding, forming, and assembly preparation for junction box components used in transformer systems.

The Metal Fabrication Manager will ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, efficiency, and cost control. This leader will work closely with engineering, production planning, and quality teams to support Virginia Transformer’s continued growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Fabrication Operations Leadership

• Manage daily operations of the metal fabrication department, including sheet metal processing, cutting, forming, and welding.
• Lead and supervise fabrication teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production output.
• Ensure production schedules are executed effectively to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor fabrication workflow and identify opportunities to improve productivity and throughput.

Process & Manufacturing Excellence

• Oversee fabrication processes including laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, grinding, and finishing.
• Partner with engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable and optimized for fabrication processes.
• Implement best practices to improve cycle times, material utilization, and production efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the fabrication department.

Quality & Safety

• Ensure fabrication operations meet quality standards, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Enforce strict adherence to workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or production issues.

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, train, and develop fabrication personnel.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and leadership.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 7+ years of experience in metal fabrication or manufacturing operations.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a fabrication environment.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes including cutting, forming, welding, and finishing.
• Experience managing production schedules, capacity planning, and shop floor operations.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial equipment, electrical enclosures, or heavy manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.

Why Join Virginia Transformer?

• Be part of one of North America’s fastest-growing manufacturers of custom-engineered power transformers and electrical equipment.
• Contribute to products that support critical power infrastructure and grid modernization.
• Work in a collaborative manufacturing environment with opportunities for leadership and operational impact.

The Production Supervisor has daily responsibility for providing direct supervision to manufacturing associates, in one or more value streams or departments, to achieve Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People performance goals. Through strong cross-functional leadership competencies and adherence to Integer Values, you coordinate the alignment of resources and equipment in the most efficient and effective manner to achieve production goals.

12-hour Evening Shift- 6p-6a

Rotating days of the week, 2 on/2 off; 3 on/3 off; every other weekend.

Be a leader in manufacturing excellence:

At Integer, the foundation of our Manufacturing Excellence culture is based on the Integer Production System (“IPS”) and the five focus areas it embraces:

• Enterprise alignment through tactical execution of operating plans and regular updates to Value Stream maps.
• Leadership of Sustained Change by ensuring production monitoring & improvement activities and execution of Leader Standard Work.
• Standardization through workplace organization & visual controls (5S), Manufacturing Standard Work, and adherence to robust training & certification programs.
• Associate Engagement promoted through the adoption of standardized problem-solving methodologies, behavior-based safety programs, and improvement idea suggestion systems.
• Systems & Process Optimization through adoption of principles of built in quality, optimized scheduling & material system designs, work cell design, and total productive maintenance

Build & develop teams:

• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to associates.
• Promote an environment of diversity, open communication and trust.
• Mentor associates and lead the development and growth in their skills to meet future needs.
• We all own Quality. Imbed a culture of quality across the team be a standard bearer for Quality in everything we do at Integer, by assuring adherence to our QMS, facilitating corrective and preventive actions, contributing to the successful attainment of our quality KPI’s and journey to 5 Sigma.

What a typical day looks like:

• Manage by Gemba walks, observations and asking questions. Have a curious mind with a passion for improving processes. Be an active listener, seeking opportunities to engage with your team members throughout the site and across all functions.
• Execute production plans in conjunction with planning, customer service teams and others, to ensure compliance with customer requirements by applying lean manufacturing principles with emphasis on variation reduction and elimination of waste.
• Audit processes and product; including but not limited to 5S, Safety, Quality, Production, to ensure associates adhere to Integers policies and procedures.
• Communicate between shifts and other departments to implement best practices, resolve problems, and sustain consistent performance to objectives.

• Performs other duties as required.

How you will be measured:

• Safety - Supports environmental, health, safety & security as the number one priority to ensure our associates are kept safe and are engaged and passionate in the pursuit of our vision and goals.
• Quality - Ensures products are produced with the highest level of quality, safety and integrity through adherence of our QMS and attainment of our Quality Metric KPI’s.
• Cost - Drives for world class utilization and efficiency of resources and equipment through identification of areas for lean and other continuous improvement initiatives and strives for the delivery of results.
• Delivery - Coordinates production area to achieve schedule in support of delivery of products on time.
• People - Promotes engagement. Ensures associate relations issues are handled in a timely manner.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business-related discipline or a combination of education (High School diploma, Associates Degree) and 5 years of experience in leading people and teams

Minimum Experience:

• 3-5 Years in a manufacturing environment, proven experience in Lean Manufacturing concepts

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Understands what it means to lead, know how to take leadership actions, create and share a coordinated vision, and align the organization on what needs to be done.
• Leadership and a clear preference for working in a team environment and establishing an expectation that team comes before self.
• Execute plans by prioritizing daily activities and working on the critical few instead of the trivial many.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills, bias for action, decision making & problem-solving skills.