Value Stream Manager — Fabrication & Assembly

Amatrol; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

DAC Worldwide in Swedesboro, NJ is seeking a Production Manager to lead our 11-person Fabrication and Assembly Technicians team. This hands-on role focuses on driving efficiency and delivering high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.

You will hire and mentor staff, plan daily production, develop schedules, and coordinate with purchasing and engineering to ensure timely material flow. A strong background in Lean, Six Sigma, and ERP systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years of Fabrication and Assembly leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, ISO standards.
• Experience with production planning, inventory, and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• 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 for material flow.

Skills

Leadership

Kaizen

Quality Control

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Mechanical Assembly

Production Planning

Scheduling

Inventory Management

ERP Familiarity

Excel

Fabrication

Machining

Model Making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP Software

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