Production Manager at Nesnah Ventures LLC

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Oct, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Management, CAD Drawing, Welding, Metal Fabrication, Blueprint Reading, Production Scheduling, Team Leadership, CNC Plasma Programming, OSHA Regulations, Continuous Improvement, Resource Allocation, Quality Control, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Technical Guidance, Cross-functional Communication

Industry

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

Description

Description The Role: Nesnah Ventures, LLC is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead trailer manufacturing operations for one of our portfolio companies in Chippewa Falls, WI. This role oversees daily production workflow, team leadership, safety, quality, scheduling, purchasing coordination, and cross-functional communication while also supporting custom trailer design through CAD drawing creation, modification, and interpretation. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing leadership experience, technical knowledge of welding and metal fabrication, and the ability to guide projects from kickoff through final delivery while balancing quality, efficiency, profitability, and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities: Create, modify, and interpret CAD drawings for custom trailer designs, fabricated components, production improvements, and service-related projects. Translate CAD drawings, blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements into clear production plans, work instructions, and manufacturable solutions. Partner with sales, purchasing, suppliers, customers, and production employees to confirm design details, material requirements, project scope, schedules, and issue resolution. Lead daily production operations, including scheduling work, assigning resources, monitoring progress, and resolving bottlenecks to meet quality and delivery expectations. Provide technical guidance to production employees on fabrication methods, welding requirements, drawing interpretation, and project execution. Support estimating and planning by identifying material, labor, equipment, tooling, and fabrication requirements from drawings and project specifications. Maintain strong safety, quality, documentation, and process standards while driving continuous improvement in production efficiency and workmanship. Coach, supervise, and develop production team members while fostering an accountable, collaborative, and customer-focused work environment. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical, vocational, or post-secondary education in welding, manufacturing, engineering technology, or a related field preferred. Minimum of five years of supervisory management experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environment. Proficiency in welding processes and metal fabrication techniques required. Experience creating and modifying CAD drawings required; CNC plasma table programming and operation experience preferred. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and production documents. Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities while balancing quality, delivery timelines, and operational efficiency. Strong leadership, coaching, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills. Working knowledge of quality standards, manufacturing processes, continuous improvement principles, OSHA regulations, and safe manufacturing practices. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business or manufacturing software as required. Ability to build effective working relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams. Valid driver’s license required. Benefits: Competitive Pay Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability benefits Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay Retirement Plan with company match A collaborative, supportive team committed to safety and operational excellence Salary: $88,000-$100,000 annually Nesnah Ventures, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Lead daily trailer manufacturing operations, including scheduling, resource assignment, and team supervision to ensure quality and efficiency. Create and interpret CAD drawings to translate customer requirements into manufacturable production plans and work instructions.