Interstates

Director of Manufacturing Supply Chain

Interstates$140K — $165K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of supply chain experience, including leadership roles.
  • Experience in strategic purchasing, supplier management, sourcing, logistics, or manufacturing supply chain operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high-performing teams.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Proven experience in managing strategic supplier relationships.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute the supply chain strategy to align with company goals.
  • Coach and develop a high-performing supply chain team.
  • Partner with manufacturing and materials teams for effective planning and execution.
  • Direct strategic purchasing, including supplier selection and negotiations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to enhance resiliency.
  • Monitor supplier performance using scorecards and quality processes.
  • Own logistics strategy for timely shipping of manufactured solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • Generous PTO emphasizing work-life balance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Career coaching and advancement programs
Full Job Description
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.

About Interstates

Interstates is an electrical engineering, construction, and automation company that provides innovative solutions to industrial and manufacturing clients across the United States. The company was founded in 1953 and has grown to become a leading provider of electrical engineering and automation services. Interstates has a team of over 1,000 professionals who work together to deliver high-quality solutions that help clients improve their operations and increase their efficiency. The company is committed to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, and has a proven track record of success in the industry.
Learn more about Interstates
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1933

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