Production Manager- Trailer Manufacturing

INTERSTATE GROUP LLC•Nampa, ID

7d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Group, LLC is seeking a motivated and experienced Production Supervisor. 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. 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.

Requirements

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
Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) compliance
Forklift and Kubota driver log reviews and authorization tracking
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements per department
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
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.
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.

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Supplement Life Insurance
Flex Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Pet insurance
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