Semi-truck trailer manufacturer scaling production automation
Stoughton Trailers manufactures semi-truck trailers and specialty transportation equipment across a 1,000–5,000-person operation in Wisconsin. The tech stack is deeply rooted in manufacturing execution—SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CNC, PLC, and Syteline ERP dominate—with emerging adoption of inventory automation and semi-autonomous manufacturing. Active hiring is concentrated in manufacturing (50+ roles) and engineering (12+), alongside projects in production time studies, plant layout optimization, and automation equipment validation, indicating a push toward efficiency gains rather than product diversification.
Notable leadership hires: Weld Team Lead, Maintenance Team Lead, Director Sourcing
Stoughton Trailers designs and manufactures a range of semi-truck trailers including dry vans, refrigerated units, grain hoppers, and chassis, serving over-the-road trucking and agricultural logistics. The company also operates rental, lease, parts, and fleet management services. With over 60 years in business and family ownership, Stoughton operates manufacturing facilities with a focus on custom tooling, production optimization, and quality assurance across its mid-sized workforce.
Primary stack includes SolidWorks and AutoCAD for design, CNC and PLC systems for production control, Syteline ERP for manufacturing execution, and Infor for broader operations management.
Key focus areas include inventory accuracy and automation inefficiencies. Active projects address inventory automation, plant layout optimization, production time studies, and transition to semi-autonomous manufacturing lines.
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