The Vision Companies
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Design Production Manager
Posted: 11/18/2025
2025-11-18
2026-01-17
Industry: Admin/Professional
Job Number: 49174536
Pay Rate: $75000-90000 / year
Job Description
Job Title: Production Manager
Status: Full Time (Direct Hire)
Work Type: In Person
Pay: $75,000–$90,000 annually (DOE)
Shift: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Status: Full Time (Direct Hire)
Work Type: In Person
Pay: $75,000–$90,000 annually (DOE)
Shift: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
About Our Client:
Our client is a nationally recognized leader in the design and fabrication of interpretive exhibits. Based in Minnesota, they create immersive, story-driven environments that connect people to science, history, culture, and nature. Their work spans museums, visitor centers, zoos, aquariums, and cultural institutions nationwide. The company fosters a supportive and creative environment where teamwork, craftsmanship, and innovation come together to produce meaningful and memorable experiences.
Our client is a nationally recognized leader in the design and fabrication of interpretive exhibits. Based in Minnesota, they create immersive, story-driven environments that connect people to science, history, culture, and nature. Their work spans museums, visitor centers, zoos, aquariums, and cultural institutions nationwide. The company fosters a supportive and creative environment where teamwork, craftsmanship, and innovation come together to produce meaningful and memorable experiences.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a forward-thinking Production Manager to lead and coordinate all fabrication and production efforts for custom-built exhibit projects. This role oversees people, processes, and materials to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and with exceptional craftsmanship. The ideal candidate brings a blend of hands-on leadership, operational expertise, and creative problem-solving skills. You will collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and fabrication teams to manage workflows, scheduling, and vendor partnerships—ensuring each project meets quality expectations, stays on budget, and is delivered on time.
We are seeking a forward-thinking Production Manager to lead and coordinate all fabrication and production efforts for custom-built exhibit projects. This role oversees people, processes, and materials to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and with exceptional craftsmanship. The ideal candidate brings a blend of hands-on leadership, operational expertise, and creative problem-solving skills. You will collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and fabrication teams to manage workflows, scheduling, and vendor partnerships—ensuring each project meets quality expectations, stays on budget, and is delivered on time.
Key Responsibilities:
Staff Management
• Lead, mentor, and conduct performance reviews for CAD Detailers, Estimator, Purchaser, Shop Manager, and Artistic Fabrication Manager
• Hire, train, and schedule full-time, part-time, temporary, and subcontracted staff
• Establish and track productivity goals for fabrication teams
Staff Management
• Lead, mentor, and conduct performance reviews for CAD Detailers, Estimator, Purchaser, Shop Manager, and Artistic Fabrication Manager
• Hire, train, and schedule full-time, part-time, temporary, and subcontracted staff
• Establish and track productivity goals for fabrication teams
Scheduling & Capacity Planning
• Forecast staffing needs and maintain production schedules based on team input
• Use Smartsheet to track and adjust shop performance
• Collaborate with Project Managers to meet milestones and resolve delays
• Forecast staffing needs and maintain production schedules based on team input
• Use Smartsheet to track and adjust shop performance
• Collaborate with Project Managers to meet milestones and resolve delays
Operations & Efficiency
• Oversee project workflow across CAD, CNC, wood shop, 3D printing, and artistic fabrication
• Prioritize workloads and expedite high-priority components
• Improve operational procedures while upholding safety and quality standards
• Review CAD drawings to ensure alignment with estimates and design intent
• Track rework and warranty costs; identify and report downtime issues
• Enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment
• Oversee project workflow across CAD, CNC, wood shop, 3D printing, and artistic fabrication
• Prioritize workloads and expedite high-priority components
• Improve operational procedures while upholding safety and quality standards
• Review CAD drawings to ensure alignment with estimates and design intent
• Track rework and warranty costs; identify and report downtime issues
• Enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment
Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination
• Solicit and evaluate bids for outsourced fabrication
• Coordinate building modifications and procurement of specialty parts
• Negotiate pricing, delivery timelines, and terms
• Monitor subcontractor performance and quality
• Solicit and evaluate bids for outsourced fabrication
• Coordinate building modifications and procurement of specialty parts
• Negotiate pricing, delivery timelines, and terms
• Monitor subcontractor performance and quality
Project Support & Logistics
• Review active designs for completeness; provide input on materials and fabrication methods
• Work with Estimator to allocate labor across fabrication elements
• Assist with shipping logistics, including equipment and vehicle planning
• Review active designs for completeness; provide input on materials and fabrication methods
• Work with Estimator to allocate labor across fabrication elements
• Assist with shipping logistics, including equipment and vehicle planning
Culture & Engagement
• Support and promote company culture through collaboration and involvement in internal initiatives
• Support and promote company culture through collaboration and involvement in internal initiatives
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of fabrication experience (exhibits, architectural millwork, or custom retail preferred)
• Proven experience managing production teams in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Skilled in reading CAD drawings, blueprints, and MEP systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
• Experienced in cost control, vendor management, and project oversight
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• 5+ years of fabrication experience (exhibits, architectural millwork, or custom retail preferred)
• Proven experience managing production teams in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Skilled in reading CAD drawings, blueprints, and MEP systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
• Experienced in cost control, vendor management, and project oversight
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Travel Requirements:
• Occasional travel within the U.S. (up to 2 days every other month)
• Travel by plane or car with advance notice
• Occasional travel within the U.S. (up to 2 days every other month)
• Travel by plane or car with advance notice
Benefits:
• 65% employer-paid healthcare and dental coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 13 days PTO in the first year
• 15 days PTO in the second year
• 20 days PTO after five years
• Employer-paid ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – 100% employee-owned
• 65% employer-paid healthcare and dental coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 13 days PTO in the first year
• 15 days PTO in the second year
• 20 days PTO after five years
• Employer-paid ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – 100% employee-owned
About Us:
At The Vision Companies, we go beyond matching skills to job descriptions. We advocate for you, ensuring a win-win for both candidates and clients by finding the right fit—not just any fit. Our personalized approach, grounded in core values, means we carefully select opportunities that align with your goals. We support you every step of the way and follow up to ensure satisfaction, treating each person as a valued individual.
At The Vision Companies, we go beyond matching skills to job descriptions. We advocate for you, ensuring a win-win for both candidates and clients by finding the right fit—not just any fit. Our personalized approach, grounded in core values, means we carefully select opportunities that align with your goals. We support you every step of the way and follow up to ensure satisfaction, treating each person as a valued individual.
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