Production Manager

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: 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 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. If you’re ready to lead a team and make an impact in a growing company, we’d love to hear from you!