Production Manager - Fabrication and Assembly

Job Description

Job Description

DAC Worldwide is seeking a Production Manager to lead and optimize our 11-person team of Fabrication and Assembly Technicians 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.
• Ensure safe, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing processes.
• Streamline operations and improve efficiency 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:
• -----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 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

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality, and/or ISO): 5 years (Required)
• production control: 5 years (Preferred)
• inventory control: 5 years (Preferred)
• scheduling: 5 years (Preferred)
• operations management: 5 years (Preferred)
• ERP software tools: 5 years (Preferred)
• Metal Fabrication and Assembly Supervision: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Swedesboro, NJ 08085 (Required)

Work Location: In person

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Kaizen
• Quality Control Experience
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Six Sigma Experience
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Inventory Management & Control
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Microsoft Excel
• fabrication and machining
• model making

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• ERP Software