Production Manager: Lean & Quality Execution

Interstates; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) with company match

Bonuses (pay-for-performance)

HSA contributions

Regular business hours

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Interstates is seeking a Production Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our production team, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery. You will develop people, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate across departments to meet customer needs and business goals.

You'll partner with project managers, estimating, engineering, and leadership to optimize processes and production, while upholding our safety standards and company values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience leading continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and team members while fostering a positive, people-first culture.
• Oversee production operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimating, engineering, and other departments to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor production schedules, inventory, equipment, staffing, and resource allocation to meet customer needs.
• Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers while using feedback to improve operations.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning to support business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality expectations, and company policies.
• Analyze production metrics and implement improvements that increase operational performance.
• Promote collaboration across production teams while supporting company growth and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

Job description

Interstates is seeking a Production Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our production team, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery. You will develop people, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate across departments to meet customer needs and business goals.

You'll partner with project managers, estimating, engineering, and leadership to optimize processes and production, while upholding our safety standards and company values.