Project Manager

AssemblySystems; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Monthly Performance Bonus

Health Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

EAP

Training and Development

Career Advancement

HSA/FSA Options

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Job summary

Interstate Assembly Systems in Surprise, AZ is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive cost-effective productivity, and ensure safety and quality across teams. You will coordinate production planning, materials, and quality, while promoting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting insight and experience with Lean, Six Sigma or CI practices.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in plant/production management.
• Strong grasp of manufacturing ops, planning, inventory and quality systems.
• Experience using financial metrics, budgeting and operational reporting.
• Experience implementing Lean, CI, Six Sigma or related methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, team building and coaching skills.
• Clear communication, organization and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, productivity and profitability goals.
• Direct production planning, materials, quality, warranty and technical teams.
• Drive continuous improvement for efficiency and operational excellence.
• Monitor key metrics to inform business decisions.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and satisfaction.
• Identify growth opportunities through product and market diversification.
• Foster accountability and performance via coaching and development.
• Ensure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Support strategic planning to achieve objectives.
• Represent Interstate in industry associations and community groups.
• Deliver exceptional service and customer experiences.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing operations

Budgeting & reporting

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Communication

Problem solving

Travel availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Production Manager - Interstate Assembly Systems - Surprise, AZ

Interstate Companies is an employee owned organization founded in 1957 and has grown into a successful company supporting customers across transportation, power generation, manufacturing, and industrial industries. With over 1,700 employees across multiple states, we are committed to our core value of Pride in Service and creating opportunities for employees to build long-term careers.

Location: Surprise, AZ.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity and profitability goals are achieved.


• Provide leadership and direction to production planning, materials engineering, support quality, warranty and technical teams.


• Develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality and operational excellence.


• Monitor key operational and financial metrics to drive informed business decisions.


• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.


• Identify opportunities for business growth through diversification of products, services and customer markets.


• Drive accountability and performance through effective communication, coaching and employee development.


• Ensure compliance with all company safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.


• Support strategic planning and execution to achieve branch and organizational objectives.


• Represent Interstate Assembly Systems within industry associations and community organizations.


• Uphold Interstate Companies' commitment to delivering exceptional service and customer experiences.

What We’re Looking For - Required Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience as a Plant Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager or similar manufacturing leadership role.


• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, inventory management and quality systems.


• Experience managing business performance through financial metrics, budgeting and operational reporting.


• Proven background implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma or related methodologies.


• Strong leadership, team building and employee development skills.


• Excellent communication, organizational and problem solving abilities.


• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Ability to travel occasionally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing or related field.


• Experience within metal fabrication, assembly, industrial manufacturing, truck equipment or heavy-duty vehicle industries.


• Lean or Six Sigma certification.

What We Offer - Benefits

• Competitive Salary


• Monthly Performance Bonus


• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage


• 401k with Company Match
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Paid Holidays


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Training and Professional Development Opportunities


• Career Advancement Opportunities within Interstate Companies

We believe our people are our greatest asset.

Interstate Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position. Duties may change based on business needs.