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Production Manager- Trailer Manufacturing

Trailers Plus

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$38.46-48.08 /h
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Conway, AR
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

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.

Key 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

Required Knowledge and Competencies:

To perform this role effectively, the Production Manager must possess working knowledge and understanding of the following:

  • 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

Qualifications:

Experience:

  • 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.

Skills & Abilities:

  • 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.


Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift and or carry up to 50 pounds at times.

  • Ability to stand, walk, and move around the manufacturing area for extended periods. 

  • Must be able to bend at the waist, kneel, and squat, walk, climb up and down ladders/scaffolding, stoop, push, pull and/or carry materials.

  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

  • Must be able to work in hot or cold environments.

  • Must be able to work in indoor or outdoor environments.

  • May be exposed to welding, grinding, paint fumes, and machinery noise.



Work Hours: Monday - Thursday | 7:00am - 5:30pm with occasional Friday

Pay Rate:  $80,000 - $100,000 based on experience and performance incentives


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


Click Apply Now or navigate to our careers page, https://www.trailersplus.com/careers/, to start the application process. A member of our HR team will respond quickly to assist all qualified candidates. 


Interstate Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more, visit us at trailersplus.com.

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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.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Interstate Group, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.