Production Manager - Fabrication and Assembly

Job Description

Job Description

DAC Worldwide is seeking a Production Manager to lead and optimize our Fabrication and Assembly operations in Swedesboro, NJ. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives on driving efficiency, building strong teams, and manufacturing high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.

If you’re passionate about manufacturing, continuous improvement, collaborative leadership, and making a meaningful impact through your work, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Do:

• Hire, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing production team.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor daily production activities.
• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Act as a technical resource for product production[KP1].
• Ensure safe, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing processes.
• Streamline operations and improve efficiency[KP2] through process improvement.
• Coordinate with purchasing and engineering departments to ensure timely and cost-effective material flow.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years of Fabrication and Assembly leadership experience.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, drawings, and technologies: 

  • CNC/manual machining, welding, assembly, and finishing.
  • Mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Experience with modern manufacturing methods such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality, and/or ISO.
• Experience with manufacturing systems such as production planning, inventory, and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Why Join Us: We’re committed to you being happy inside and outside of work.

• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• No required weekends so you can spend time with family and hobbies.
• Day shift schedule for all employees - we prioritize work-life balance.
• Climate-controlled facility for a comfortable work environment.

You will be part of something special. DAC Worldwide's parent company, Amatrol, has been a family-owned business since 1981. We design and build training systems that help people learn the skills needed to secure better jobs and build meaningful careers.

Note: In order to be considered for this position, candidates must submit a current, chronological resume showing relevant work experience. Please contact Human Resources if you need any accommodations during the job application process due to a disability. DAC Worldwide LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is not eligible for placement by outside recruitment or staffing agencies.

Job Type: Full-time.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.
• Vision insurance.

Schedule:

• Day shift.
• Monday to Friday.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Swedesboro, NJ 08085: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred).

Experience:

• Supervision in manufacturing: 5  years (Required).
• Modern manufacturing methods such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality, and/or ISO): 10 years (Preferred).
• Production control, inventory control and scheduling: 10 years (Preferred).
• ERP software tools: 5 years (Preferred).

Work Location: In person.