Director of Manufacturing Supply Chain

Interstates Companies; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO

401(k) plan

Life and disability insurance

Career coaching

Job summary

Interstates seeks a Director of Manufacturing Supply Chain to lead strategy and execution across our manufacturing footprint. This role oversees the entire supply, collaborating with manufacturing, materials, and delivery leaders to align purchasing, logistics, and supplier relations with business goals.

Based in or able to work from Sioux Center IA, Sioux Falls SD, or Omaha NE, this role requires 5+ years in supply chain leadership, strategic purchasing, supplier management, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required in business, supply chain, logistics, or related field.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in strategic purchasing, supplier management, or logistics operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute manufacturing supply chain strategy in alignment with objectives.
• Coach and develop a high-performing supply chain team.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and materials teams for day-to-day planning.
• Direct strategic purchasing, including supplier selection, sourcing, negotiations, and spend management.
• Build supplier relationships and redundancy strategies to reduce risk.
• Establish supplier scorecards and corrective actions.
• Partner with offer category and delivery leaders to support timely deliverables.
• Own manufacturing logistics strategy and execution.
• Assist VP with 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.
• Support strategic initiatives as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic purchasing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

What You Should Know Before You Apply

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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.