Production Manager

Dakota Bodies; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Bodies in Liberty, MO is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the Fabrication Department. You will oversee daily operations, drive production efficiency, and ensure safe, high‑quality outputs that meet customer and company standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong knowledge of fabrication processes, and a track record of building and developing teams using Lean principles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes and production workflows.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or similar continuous improvement practices preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop fabrication supervisors and production teams.
• Ensure safety standards and quality requirements are consistently met.
• Create and manage production schedules to meet deadlines.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Foster a respectful and positive team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Fabrication experience

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Organizational skills

Team development

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Dakota Bodies Liberty - Liberty, MO 64068-8273Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: AnyJob Category: ManufacturingProduction Manager – Fabrication Department

Dakota Bodies is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our Fabrication Department. In this role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring a safe work environment, driving production efficiency, and delivering high-quality products that meet customer and company standards.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, hands‑on knowledge of fabrication processes, and a proven track record of developing teams in a manufacturing setting. You’ll play a key role in maintaining smooth material flow, meeting production targets, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and develop fabrication supervisors and production teams
• Ensure safety standards and quality requirements are consistently met
• Create and manage production schedules to meet deadlines
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and performance
• Foster a respectful and positive team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes and production workflows
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or similar continuous improvement practices preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills

At Dakota Bodies, we take pride in building high-quality, custom solutions while investing in our people.