External Title 2nd Shift Production Manager

Overview

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 2nd Shift Production 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 able to work 2nd Shift
  hours 2:00pm-10:30pm (Two Saturdays monthly will be required as well)
• 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
: $90,000-$120,000K

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!

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