Director of Manufacturing Supply Chain

Interstates•Omaha, NE

2d•Remote

About The Position

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. We are seeking a Director of Manufacturing Supply Chain to lead and execute supply chain strategy in support of our business objectives. In this role, you will manage and develop the manufacturing supply chain team, strengthen vendor and supplier relationships, and ensure supply chain activities align with client needs, corporate priorities, and manufacturing goals. This position plays a key role in vendor performance, supplier redundancy, quality management, logistics, and strategic purchasing. You will also represent the organization at supplier and industry events to build relationships and stay current on market trends and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a closely related field
5+ years of leadership experience within supply chain
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, customers, and internal teams
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
Experience with strategic purchasing, vendor management, and supply chain operations
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business demands
Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization

Responsibilities

Execute manufacturing supply chain programs in alignment with business strategy and manufacturing leadership priorities
Lead, coach, and develop the manufacturing supply chain team to achieve individual, team, and company goals
Support staffing decisions for the manufacturing supply chain team
Partner with manufacturing leadership and the materials team to guide day-to-day planning and execution in support of supply chain strategy
Direct purchasing and supply chain strategy, including vendor selection and price negotiations
Collaborate with offer category and delivery leaders to ensure supply chain activities support client needs and timely deliverables
Work with the VP of Supply Chain to align manufacturing supply chain budget needs with the overall supply chain budget forecast
Monitor vendor and manufacturer spend and make recommendations that support organizational goals
Develop and execute supplier redundancy strategy and build strong supplier relationships
Evaluate vendor performance using scorecards and other tools; establish supplier quality accountability processes and drive corrective action as needed
Own and drive manufacturing logistics strategy and execution, including shipping of manufactured solutions
Attend supplier and industry conferences to identify potential suppliers and expand industry knowledge
Coordinate corporate resources needed to support manufacturing supply chain initiatives
Implement corporate programs, directives, and initiatives by adapting systems to meet both supply chain and corporate needs
Serve as a supply chain advocate throughout daily business operations
Communicate effectively with clients, customers, and internal support teams and adapt quickly to changing demands
Support additional strategic assignments and business ventures as assigned