Inventory Manager - 1st Shift

Inventory Manager - 1st Shift

Job Location:

US-IN-Hobart

# of Openings: 1

Shift: 1st Shift

Company Division: ILUS

About Us

Daifuku is the nation's leading independent, U.S.

-based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We provide leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts and who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary: The Inventory Manager will manage the activities and performance of Supervisors to ensure that quality products are manufactured on time, safely, and within budget.

Ideal Candidate:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring Sponsorship
• Must be available to work on-site daily in Hobart, Indiana
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail
  , problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration and reporting

Salary Range
: $80,000-$100,000K

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manages the department, ensuring efficient and timely production and proper staffing of all department‑related requirements to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
• Manages the Supervisor(s), ensuring their teams are well managed; supports recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
• Assigns duties, gives verbal and written instructions, and reviews work for conformance to quality and safety standards.
• Provides technical guidance to team members and consults with other resources when needed.
• Communicates with the Director, Manufacturing regarding schedules and backlogs.
• Works with Project Managers and Engineering as appropriate.
• Determines outsourcing needs to maintain project schedules.
• Reviews labor charges, purchase requisitions, and department schedules.
• Conducts department and CIT meetings.
• Employees are responsible to comply with all requirements of Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures.
• Employees are to ensure sustainable process outputs that drive continuous improvement to provide leading industry performance and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in the material handling industry.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Requirements:

• Excellent management skills for directing, coaching, scheduling, and assisting team members.
• Technical orientation with ability to learn new technologies.
• Computer skills including MS Office Products.
• Experience using MRP/ERP system; SAP Preferred.
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and detail oriented.
• Ability to multi‑task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines.
• Team‑oriented and collaborative.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us!

We take care of our team from day one - literally! Enjoy a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, happiness, and future:

• Day 1 benefits - no waiting period to access your health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Short‑Term Disability coverage for added peace of mind when you need it most.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% to help you build your financial future.
• General Bonus Opportunity based on performance and company success.
• Comprehensive benefits that support your overall well‑being — because we believe happy employees do their best work!

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