Operations Manager Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia
Virginia's operations manager roles span defense contracting firms in Northern Virginia, logistics hubs near Dulles and the Port of Virginia, and federal consulting companies throughout the D.C. metro corridor. Employers including Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Amazon's East Coast operations have sponsored visa holders for operations management positions in the state.
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Date: Jul 29, 2026
Location:
Chesapeake, VA, US, 23320-3600
Company: WillScot
Req ID: 56537
At WillScot, our team of nearly 5000+ people makes our company a Great Place to Work® and we believe our people are what give us a competitive advantage in the industry. Our differentiation begins with our values, which are lived through our employees and aligned to the needs of our customers and communities. From day one, we invest in your growth and your future, while giving back to the communities we serve. Learn more about WillScot and who we are, here.
As North America’s leading provider of complete temporary space solutions, we have helped customers across 260+ locations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, get the innovative flexible workspace and portable storage solutions that are right for their timeline and their project, Right From the Start. Learn More.
ABOUT THE JOB:
The Branch Operations Manager (BOM) is responsible for ensuring the success of the branch operation and also has responsibility and accountability for driving Safety, controlling costs, managing the branch operations workforce, and efficiently managing the inventory. Success will be accomplished through value driven execution that fully complies with WS policies and all relevant laws and regulations. The Branch Operations Manager will maintain excellent service standards, respond efficiently to customer inquiries, and strive for high customer satisfaction.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Operations
- Provides direct and indirect managerial oversight to branch operational employees to include, as applicable: Production Supervisors, Shop/ Yard Labor, Field Service, Dispatchers/ Transportation Coordinators, Drivers, Branch Coordinator
- This role will manage tasks, daily assignments and other daily duties for temporary workers and contractors as appropriate.
- Employs timely and clear communication to all branch employees
- Utilize all internal systems to provide safe, timely, cost effective, high quality and efficient delivery of revenue activities.
- Cost management through the oversight of ongoing maintenance, inventory and servicing of the fleet through efficient use of company resources (time, people, money, etc.)
- Utilize forward looking planning tools and budgets; actively manages costs. This includes all activities necessary to manage/operate a branch.
- Ensures timely and accurate work order, off rent/damage bill, inventory and purchasing compliance.
- Ensures accurate and readily available parts, VAPS and other resources necessary to conduct efficient operations.
- Collaborates with HR and leadership to effectively manage & develop the branch workforce, ensuring the right recruiting and workforce training strategies are in place to advance company goals. Assesses talent, implements employee development plans and creates and maintains a learning environment. Proactively seeks out top talent externally to maintain a robust pool of qualified talent.
- Efficiently manages and utilizes all aspects of logistics including safety, resources, DOT, route efficiency.
Production
- Ensures all off-rents are conducted within the determined timeline; units returned are thoroughly inspected for work order accuracy and capture any damage billing where appropriate. Relocates idle fleet and conduct work order assessment as required. Conducts fleet physical inventory counts at established frequencies.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the Work Order system and the drivers that impact inaccuracies, develops a strategy to ensure variances are minimal by ensuring work orders for idle fleet are accurate.
- Issue and track vendor purchase orders
- Orders, receives, and distributes materials/VAPS to work teams/vendors on a timely basis to support unit completion requirements. Conducts parts and VAPS inventory counts.
- Focuses on driving first-time quality and reducing service calls, communicates with shop personnel to conduct root cause analysis and creates permanent corrective actions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Customer Service
- Utilize the Net Promoter Score (NPS) feedback to communicate timely and identify process improvement opportunities.
- Ensure On Time Deliveries, Returns, Relocations and Service
- Drives high levels of product quality (First Time Quality)
- Commercial readiness through operations excellence.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or 3 years of applicable experience
- 5 years' experience managing one or more direct reports in a Service Shop/Manufacturing/Building Construction environment OR 2 years of experience with WillScot
- Experience managing a unit or departmental budget OR 2 years of experience with WillScot
- MS Office/Excel/Word/Outlook experience
- Ability follow direction and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience applying creativity to problem-solving
- Build sustainable relationships and trust with vendors through open, proactive communication
- Ability to effectively manage multiple, changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Bachelors Degree
- Experience working with customers
- Experience with Salesforce.com, SAP, Tableau, Hyperion, Teams/Zoom or Smartsheets.
- Experience in areas including fleet management, logistics, inventory, dispatching building codes/permitting
Personal Characteristics
Lead by example through living our values:
- Dedicated to Health & Safety
- Committed to Inclusion & Diversity
- Driven to Excellence
- Trustworthy & Reliable
- Devoted to Our Customers
- Community Focused
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Disclaimer: This posting describes the general nature and level of work performed and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, or physical abilities required. Team members may be required to perform duties outside normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
Base Wage Range: $76,200.00 - $114,400.00
Individual rates are based on a variety of factors such as degrees or certifications, skill-level and years of experience, and include considerations such as expected overtime and variable compensation pay such as bonus or commission.
All regular WillScot positions offer a generous benefits package to help our employees and their families Be Well. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off (including Company holidays), tuition reimbursement, a retirement savings plan with company match, and more!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Which companies in Virginia sponsor visas for operations managers?
Northern Virginia's defense and federal IT contractors, including Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, SAIC, and General Dynamics, have histories of sponsoring H-1B visas for operations management roles. Amazon's fulfillment and cloud infrastructure operations near Northern Virginia and the Richmond corridor also sponsor operations managers. Logistics companies serving the Port of Virginia in Hampton Roads are another consistent source of sponsorship for this role.
Which visa types are most common for operations manager roles in Virginia?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for operations managers in Virginia, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as engineering, supply chain, or business operations. Candidates already holding L-1A visas through multinational employers may also transfer into operations manager roles. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying management classifications under USMCA.
Which cities in Virginia have the most operations manager sponsorship jobs?
Northern Virginia, particularly the Tysons, Reston, and Arlington corridor, concentrates the most operations manager sponsorship opportunities due to its density of federal contractors and technology companies. Richmond sees demand from manufacturing, distribution, and financial services employers. Hampton Roads, anchored by the Port of Virginia, generates sponsorship activity in logistics and supply chain operations management specifically.
How to find operations manager visa sponsorship jobs in Virginia?
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Are there any state-specific considerations for operations manager visa sponsorship in Virginia?
Virginia's heavy federal contracting sector means many operations manager roles require security clearances, which non-citizens are generally ineligible to hold, narrowing the pool of sponsoring employers. However, the state's commercial logistics, cloud computing, and manufacturing sectors offer sponsorship without clearance requirements. Employers in Virginia are required to pay H-1B holders the prevailing wage for the relevant occupation and geographic area as determined by the Department of Labor.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored operations manager jobs in Virginia?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.