Production Manager

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. 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: -----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. DAC Worldwide LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr