Manufacturing Management Associate Jobs in Minnesota

NOW HIRING: Millerbernd Manufacturing is hiring an Associate Account Manager to join our Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) team! The Associate Account Manager is responsible for supporting the Sales Team in a best-in-class customer experience organization. Responsible for supporting day-to-day commercial interactions, pricing, purchase order validation and processing, and order development. Shares co-responsibility with Account Managers and Regional Sales Managers for Millerbernd’s overall success in the assigned territories.

This is an onsite opportunity in Winsted, MN.

Job Title: Associate Account Manager
Location: Winsted, MN
Salary Range: $27.00 - $32.00/hour (Non-Exempt role)
(In compliance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, this range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.)
Shift Schedule: 1st shift Monday – Friday Business Hours
Shift Differential: 1st shift – N/A

Key Roles and Responsibilities as an Associate Account Manager:

• Support quotation generation using company pricing strategies
• Support all commercial order acceptance and development activities
• Escalate issues for win-win resolution internally
• Support standard office administrative duties

As an Associate Account Manager, you will:

• Support sustained sales relationships with key decision makers and influencers through all levels of the organization
• Generate pricing schedules and quotations to existing sales channels in alignment with profitability goals
• Convert quotations to sales bookings and manage development of orders
• Provide best-in-class customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Respond timely to all customer inquiries via phone, email, and virtual meetings
• Maintain a balance between company policy and customer benefit in decision making
• Participate in team meetings to understand market demands and industry standards
• Provide the Voice of Customer through market feedback to the organization
• Utilize CRM functionality and capabilities to maximize market intel capture

Role Qualifications as an Associate Account Manager:

• Preferred candidates will have an associate or bachelor’s degree in general business, marketing, or a technical field
• Two (2) or more years of experience with business to consumer or business to business sales or marketing, or other combinations of formal training and experience may be considered.
• Confident, driven, and dynamic
• Motivated self-starter and derives energy from being productive
• Possesses a problem solving and winning attitude
• Basic skills in math, including fractions, decimals, and margin calculations
• Ability to handle multiple internal demands simultaneously
• Effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills
• Adaptable to changing work priorities, and ability to change priorities without prior notification
• Collaborative approach with others as part of a high-performance team
• Familiarity with MS Office applications, particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to resolve tense situations with a win-win outcome

Work Environment (office):

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit/stand; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk short distances. On occasion, the employee may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. While on the production floor, all employees are required to wear company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Join Millerbernd Manufacturing – Where Your Career Can Take Shape

About Us: At Millerbernd, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. We're dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities where you can unlock your potential, turn ideas into action, and be part of a skilled, diverse, and driven team. From day one, you’ll experience a supportive and dynamic environment designed to help you grow and succeed.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
• Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) – For medical and dependent care expenses
• Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-/long-term disability
• Voluntary Benefits – Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance

Financial Security

• 401(k) with 4% Match – Immediate vesting
• Incentive Pay – Performance-based bonus programs depending on your role and shift
  • This role is eligible for participation in the company’s “Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)”, a financial performance-based bonus program
  • Payouts are determined by the company’s operational results and are distributed in the first quarter of the subsequent year

Work-Life Balance

• Accrual Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for job-related education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support services
• Onsite Training – Includes leadership, welding, and language courses
• Uniform Subsidy – For eligible roles

Benefits available to employees working 30+ hours/week. 401(k) available to all employees.

What to Expect from the Hiring Process

1. Submit Your Application – Our internal Talent Acquisition Team personally reviews every application
2. Phone Interview – If your background aligns with the role, we’ll reach out for an introductory call
3. Onsite Interview & Facility Tour – Get a firsthand look at what it's like to work at Millerbernd
4. Follow-Up & Offer – Stay informed throughout the process; most decisions are made within 3–10 business days

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer

Millerbernd Manufacturing Company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Ready to shape your future with us?
Apply today and discover what’s possible at Millerbernd.