Lead Production Manager, Trailer Manufacturing

TrailersPlus; Nampa (ID); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Supplement Life Insurance

Flex Spending Account

Vacation time

Rain Instant pay

401(k)

Job summary

Interstate Group, LLC, operating as TrailersPlus, seeks a Production Manager for its Nampa trailer manufacturing plant. Lead a hands-on, safety-driven production team to deliver quality products on schedule and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing management, strong leadership, and a focus on safety, productivity, and cost control. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $100,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of production or operations management in manufacturing.
• Proven leadership and team management in fast-paced settings.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support production employees to ensure safe, efficient output.
• Set and communicate production goals to teams and staff.
• Monitor productivity and optimize labor and resources.
• Maintain staffing levels and daily labor planning.
• Review data to identify and fix inefficiencies and delays.
• Develop procedures to boost productivity and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process improvements.
• Track production metrics, waste reduction and KPIs.
• Address issues promptly and escalate when needed.
• Ensure OSHA safety compliance and incident reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

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Production Manager- Trailer Manufacturing

Full-time Regular 3824 Nampa Plant - ID, Nampa, ID, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 2792

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Production Manager- Trailer Manufacturing

Job Description

Interstate Group, LLC is seeking a motivated and experienced ProductionManager .

This hands-on leadership role is critical to ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and are passionate about driving team performance, safety, and excellence—we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and support production employees to maintain safe, efficient, and high-quality output.

Set clear production goals and communicate expectations to team leaders and staff.

Monitor productivity and resource utilization to reduce downtime and enhance throughput.

Ensure optimal staffing levels and effective labor planning on a daily basis.

Review production data to identify and resolve inefficiencies or delays.

Develop and implement procedures that drive productivity, quality, and operational consistency.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

Track and report production metrics, waste reduction, and performance indicators.

Address production issues in a timely manner and escalate concerns to senior management as needed.

Ensure compliance with all health and safety guidelines, regulations, and plant policies.

Promote a culture of safety by holding employees accountable for safe behavior and enforcing safety protocols.

Support injury and near-miss reporting, investigations, and OSHA recordkeeping requirements.

Must perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Competencies:

To perform this role effectively, the Production Manager must possess working knowledge and understanding of the following:

Production floor layout and daily workflow expectations

Footage/units per hour production standards

2-hour, 4-hour, 6-hour, and 8-hour production lap procedures

Production scheduling from start to finish

Stretch routines and safety warm-ups with departments

Quarterly inventory counts and layout organization

Proper usage and maintenance of email communication

Scheduling and facilitation of meetings

Hiring and termination procedures, including onboarding and documentation

Use of the Employee Relations Manual

SDS (Safety Data Sheets) access and hazard communication

Expense report preparation and submission

Fire evacuation plans and location of fire extinguishers by department

Forklift and Kubota driver log reviews and authorization tracking

DEQ permit awareness and hazardous waste storage

Proper storage and usage tracking of paint, undercoat, silicone, VOCs, and HAPs

Data entry and tracking sheets for materials used (paint, undercoat, silicone, etc.)

Injury and near-miss reporting protocols

Injury investigations and OSHA compliance recordkeeping

Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum of 3–5 years of production or operations management experience in a manufacturing environment.

Proven leadership and team management skills in a fast-paced setting.

Skills & Abilities:

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Ability to interpret and apply production metrics and reports.

Effective communication and team collaboration skills.

Working knowledge of OSHA standards, LOTO, and PPE compliance.

Proficiency in organizing work schedules and optimizing production flow.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift and or carry up to 50 pounds at times.

Ability to stand, walk, and move around the manufacturing area for extended periods.

Must be able to bend at the waist, kneel, and squat, walk, climb up and down ladders/scaffolding, stoop, push, pull and/or carry materials.

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Must be able to work in hot or cold environments.

Must be able to work in indoor or outdoor environments.

May be exposed to welding, grinding, paint fumes, and machinery noise.

Work Hours : Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 5:30pm

Pay Rate : $80,000 - $100,000 based on experience and performance incentives

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Supplement Life Insurance

Flex Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

Vacation and/or Sick time accruals

Rain Instant pay (Can receive up to 50% of the pay you have earned before each pay period)

401(k) with Employer Match

Click Apply Now or navigate to our careers page, https://www.trailersplus.com/careers/ , to start the application process. A member of our HR team will respond quickly to assist all qualified candidates.

Interstate Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more, visit us at trailersplus.com .

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Interstate Group, the industry leader in the manufacturing and sales of cargo trailers, is seeking a Production Manager for its Conway production plant. We also operate over 80 store locations and have more than 450,000 satisfied customers.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Interstate Group, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.