The posting
Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates
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.
Help the people and processes behind the work run smoothly.
At Interstates, great support helps teams do their best work. As a Supply Chain Support Lead, you’ll help coordinate daily operations, strengthen consistent processes, and connect the Support team with partners across the company. You’ll share knowledge, help resolve challenges, and create an organized, collaborative environment where people can stay focused on what matters.
What You’ll Do
- Must be proficient in the role of Support II and have a good understanding of Support III expectations.
- Identify, develop, and maintain departmental or process standards, including updates and recommendations for new standards as needed.
- Guide and support the supply chain team by coordinating day-to-day work, sharing knowledge, and helping resolve challenges so the team can meet its goals.
- Partner with other Interstates team leads to coordinate priorities, share information, and address cross-functional needs.
- Contribute to employee talent-card and performance-review processes by providing role-related observations and input to the appropriate manager.
- Provide support during 1-on-1 meetings, helping facilitate communication, follow-up, and action item tracking.
- Schedule, set agenda for, and lead weekly support team sync meetings, ensuring alignment on priorities, progress, and key initiatives.
- Serve as a liaison with Accounts Payable (AP) to resolve invoice or payment-related issues and ensure smooth coordination between departments.
- Maintain a strong working relationship with the Tool Crib team, supporting procurement, inventory management, and process improvements.
- Coordinate and facilitate onboarding for new hires on the Support team
What Success Looks Like
- The Support team understands its priorities, communicates regularly, and follows through on commitments.
- Department processes and standards are clear, current, and consistently used.
- Day-to-day challenges are addressed promptly, with the right people involved when additional support is needed Team leads and partner departments receive timely information and coordinate smoothly on shared needs.
- Weekly syncs and 1-on-1 follow-ups keep action items visible and moving forward.
- New Support team members receive organized, helpful onboarding.
- Productive working relationships with Accounts Payable and the Tool Crib team help resolve issues and improve coordination.
What You’ll Bring
Education and Experience
One of the following:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or
- One to two years of related experience and/or training; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills and Approach
- Ability to read and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
- Practical judgment to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram formats.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to coordinating work and supporting colleagues.
- Ability to learn and use the Microsoft Suite and Viewpoint functions required by the department and company.
Location & Travel
This is an onsite position based in Sioux Center, Iowa. Occasional travel is expected, approximately 5%.
Compensation
The base pay range for this position is $55,000–$65,000. Our salary ranges reflect the experience and education required, along with the level of responsibility. The range represents what Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of posting. Final pay is determined by job-related skills, training, education, and experience.
Benefits
Benefits include:
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
- Bonus incentives and merit increases
- Career coaching and advancement opportunities
- Team events and volunteer opportunities
- A strong safety culture where every team member is empowered to look out for one another
Why This Role Stands Out
This is an opportunity to make a difference beyond your own day-to-day work. You’ll help create clearer processes, better coordination, and a more connected Support team. Your practical knowledge and follow-through will help colleagues across Interstates work together more effectively.
What You Should Know Before You Apply
Interstates may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see our Privacy Policy. By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice.
Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.
