What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Manufacturing Supply Chain position at Interstates Companies?
At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here.
Director of Manufacturing Supply Chain
Location: Sioux Center, IA | Sioux Falls, SD | Omaha, NE
Travel: Up to 25%
Compensation: $140,000-$165,000 annually
The Opportunity
We're looking for a Director of Manufacturing Supply Chain to lead supply chain strategy and execution in support of our manufacturing operations and business objectives.
In this role, you'll lead and develop the manufacturing supply chain team, strengthen supplier relationships, drive strategic purchasing, and ensure we have the right suppliers, processes, and logistics capabilities to support our customers and manufacturing goals.
You'll partner closely with manufacturing, materials, supply chain, offer category, and delivery leaders to balance cost, quality, capacity, supplier performance, risk, and on-time delivery.
What You'll Do
- Lead and execute manufacturing supply chain strategy in alignment with company and manufacturing objectives.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing manufacturing supply chain team, including staffing and talent development.
- Partner with manufacturing leadership and materials teams to ensure effective day-to-day planning and execution.
- Direct strategic purchasing, including supplier selection, sourcing, negotiations, and spend management.
- Build strong supplier relationships and develop supplier redundancy strategies to reduce risk and strengthen resiliency.
- Establish and monitor supplier performance through scorecards, quality processes, and corrective actions.
- Partner with offer category and delivery leaders to ensure supply chain activities support customer needs and timely deliverables.
- Own manufacturing logistics strategy and execution, including shipping of manufactured solutions.
- Partner with the VP of Supply Chain on manufacturing supply chain budgets and forecasts.
- Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, processes, systems, cost, quality, and overall supply chain effectiveness.
- Represent Interstates at supplier meetings and industry events to build relationships and stay current on market trends and best practices.
- Support strategic initiatives and business ventures as needed.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a closely related field.
- 5 years of supply chain experience, including leadership experience.
- Experience with strategic purchasing, supplier management, sourcing, logistics, or manufacturing supply chain operations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Experience building and managing strategic supplier relationships.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Why Join Interstates?
You won't just manage a supply chain-you'll have the opportunity to shape how our manufacturing business grows and operates. You'll lead a team, influence strategic decisions, strengthen our supplier network, and help ensure our manufacturing operations can deliver for our customers today and in the future.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- Generous PTO with a true work-life balance philosophy
- 401(k) plan
- Life and disability insurance
- Career coaching and advancement programs
Location & Travel
This position can be based out of our Sioux Center, IA; Sioux Falls, SD; or Omaha, NE offices, or may be performed remotely.
Travel will vary based on business needs, including supplier visits and industry events. Up to 25% travel may be expected.
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Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.
Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides a drug free work environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. A copy of our AAP is available upon request during regular business hours.
Salary : $140,000 - $165,000