Manager of Production

Stoughton Trailers, LLC; Evansville (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers, LLC is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to direct and manage manufacturing operations in Evansville, WI. You will oversee health and safety systems, production planning, workforce relations, training, turnover, quality, and inventory while driving continuous improvement and cost-effective outcomes.

The role requires a strong background in supervision, safety programs such as VPP, and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams toward high performance and on-time

Qualifications

• Extensive supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety management systems (e.g., VPP).
• Ability to plan 30-, 60-, and 90-day actions and budgets.
• Strong training and development capabilities with staff coaching.
• Experience with blueprint reading and production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.
• Lead 30-day planning cycles and supervise staff performance and turnover.
• Maintain proper inventory levels and manage department policies and procedures.
• Provide coaching, resolve conflicts, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety management

Production planning

Problem solving

Communication

Blueprint reading

Inventory management

Continuous improvement

Training and development

Education

10+ years manufacturing experience

Degree in related field desirable

Job description

Plant 7
101 County Road M
Evansville, WI 53536, USA

Job Purpose: Direct and manage manufacturing operational area(s) with overall responsibility for production, health and safety systems, workflow planning, maintenance, employee relations, training, turnover, quality, inventory, continuous improvement and other production related activities. Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Typical staff size is 18 – 24.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage employees to ensure effective employee relations are developed, health and safety management systems are adhered to, productivity levels are consistently met, turnover is minimized and properly evaluated, proper inventory levels are maintained, and the importance of consistent high-quality standards are communicated and met. Provide employee coaching and development. Make employment decisions. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution, balancing safety, quality, productivity, cost, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Work to continuously improve in all areas. Perform accident investigations.
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provide regular progress reports to VP of Manufacturing. Will be accountable for identified metrics (safety, cost per unit, on-time delivery, productivity).
• Provide leadership through a 30‑day planning cycle.
• Manage paperwork flow.
• Manage department policies and procedures.
• Track absenteeism and time keeping.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: 10+ years in a manufacturing environment. Seven of which are in a supervisory or management capacity, including employee hiring and retention, performance review and discipline. Degree in the related field desirable.
  • Experience with a health and safety management system (e.g.: VPP)
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Will be required to complete in‑house programs such as CPR, Bloodborne Pathogen, and/or any other identified training programs as needed.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare/plan for what is coming (30 days, 60 days, etc.)
  • Experience in training and development
  • Machining/ assembly background
  • Sensitivity to the cause and effect of decisions
  • Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
  • An ability to think ahead and plan over a 30‑day time span and prepare action plans to achieve results.
  • Experience in measuring performance to goals and standards.
  • Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations.
  • Systems and continuous improvement orientation
  • Quality orientation and attention to detail
  • Problem analysis and resolution
  • Inventory management
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong team player
  • Blueprint reading
  • Computer skills

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