<p>We are looking for a driven Sales Manager to expand business opportunities and strengthen customer partnerships across multiple manufacturing locations in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. This position is focused on generating new revenue, developing strategic account plans, and guiding customers toward solutions that align with the organization’s technical capabilities. The role requires a consultative seller who can navigate complex manufacturing discussions, collaborate across internal teams, and represent the business confidently in the field.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position will require 60% travel across Wisconsin and Iowa</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Drive revenue growth by pursuing new business opportunities and expanding sales within existing customer accounts across multiple facilities.</p><p>• Build and maintain a strong prospect pipeline through direct outreach, referrals, industry events, trade shows, and in-person customer visits.</p><p>• Meet with customers and prospects on site to assess needs, present tailored manufacturing solutions, and position the company’s value beyond price alone.</p><p>• Direct opportunities to the most suitable location by evaluating production capabilities, available capacity, and timeline requirements.</p><p>• Partner with quoting, engineering, and operations teams to develop proposals that are commercially competitive, technically sound, and operationally feasible.</p><p>• Handle pricing discussions, commercial terms, and contract negotiations within established company parameters.</p><p>• Monitor account performance, resolve escalated customer concerns, and foster long-term relationships that support repeat business and satisfaction.</p><p>• Prepare forecasts, pipeline updates, and sales performance reporting for leadership while maintaining accurate opportunity data.</p><p>• Coach and support inside sales team members, while collaborating with marketing initiatives that help generate leads and strengthen market presence.</p><p>• Represent the organization at customer meetings and industry gatherings, with frequent travel to client sites, prospects, trade shows, and company locations.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for driving strong performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement while building a dependable and engaged production team. The ideal candidate brings sound operational judgment, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional partners to meet customer and business objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily manufacturing operations and guide plant performance to achieve targets for safety, product quality, on-time output, and cost control.<br>• Build, develop, and retain production supervisors, leads, and support staff to maintain a high-performing operation.<br>• Investigate production, equipment, and workflow challenges and implement practical solutions that improve uptime and efficiency.<br>• Partner with customer service, scheduling, engineering, and other departments to create production plans and ensure clear execution on the shop floor.<br>• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including kaizen-based activities, to strengthen processes and remove non-value-added work.<br>• Coach and mentor direct reports through regular feedback, training, and performance development efforts.<br>• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration so manufacturing teams can respond effectively to changing customer requirements and production demands.<br>• Work with human resources as needed to address employee concerns, support team relations, and reinforce a productive workplace.<br>• Oversee compliance with safety, environmental, housekeeping, legal, company, and customer requirements across manufacturing areas.