Production Manager – Fabrication Department
Watertown, SD | Full-Time | Manufacturing
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:
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Lead and develop fabrication supervisors and production teams
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Ensure safety standards and quality requirements are consistently met
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Create and manage production schedules to meet deadlines
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Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and performance
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Foster a respectful and positive team culture
Qualifications
Qualifications:
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5+ years of supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
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Strong understanding of fabrication processes and production workflows
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Experience with Lean Manufacturing or similar continuous improvement practices preferred
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Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
At Dakota Bodies, we take pride in building high-quality, custom solutions while investing in our people. If you’re ready to lead a team and make an impact in a growing company, we’d love to hear from you!
Skills Required
- 5+ years of supervisory or 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
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
What We Do
Founded in 1997, Dakota Bodies specializes in designing and manufacturing high-quality utility and service truck bodies. The company serves the demanding requirements of utility and essential infrastructure crews throughout North America. Utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing technology at its facilities in Watertown, South Dakota, and Liberty, Missouri, Dakota Bodies focuses on custom engineering to ensure that each truck body is optimized for specific professional needs and productivity.
