ILUS - Plant Supervisor

Position Summary

The Plant Supervisor
- Structural (3rd Shift 9:00pm-5:30am) supervises the activities of shop employees, supports manufacturing, and safety objectives.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
• Must be available to work on‑site daily in Hobart, Indiana
• Must be available to work 3rd shift hours 9:00pm-5:30am (Two Saturdays monthly required)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, advanced functions, formulas, and data analysis tools
• Can work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high‑quality output
• 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

$70,000.00 – $90,000.00

• Lead daily work of the team: scheduling staff, planning and assigning work, implementing policies and ensuring efficient workflow
• Direct employees to meet quality and on‑time delivery requirements, address production challenges, and communicate issues to managers
• Track dispatch due dates and report updates to manager and plant manager
• Collaborate with the production department to manage workflow and clarify responsibilities
• Lead 6S improvements with manager and employees to reach a 90‑point goal
• Provide technical guidance and consult with resources when needed
• Communicate schedule and backlog updates with manager
• Assist manager with selection, performance management, and compensation recommendations
• Recommend equipment upgrades, staffing adjustments, procedural improvements, and process modifications
• Monitor employee productivity, provide constructive feedback and coaching
• Give written and oral instructions to the team
• Standardize procedures to improve efficiency
• Follow departmental policies, procedures and safety rules
• Maintain timekeeping and attendance records using UKG
• Issue corrective actions for employees not adhering to company policies (safety, attendance, etc.)
• Ensure employees progress on training plans for higher performance and production
• Evaluate employee performance
• Handle first‑line employee relations and resolve issues within the department
• Ensure compliance with Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures
• Promote sustainable process outputs and continuous improvement for customer satisfaction

• High school graduate or equivalent;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience

• Supervisory experience and skills
• Conflict resolution and employee issue management
• Technical orientation with ability to learn new technologies
• Computer skills including MS Office
• Multi‑tasking ability with attention to detail and deadlines
• Team‑oriented and collaborative
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Customer service orientation
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills
• English language proficiency for writing and speaking

Daifuku is committed to equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.