Plant Supervisor- Structural; 3rd Shift

Position Summary

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

This role is ideal for a motivated supervisor with strong leadership, attention to detail, and experience in manufacturing environments.

• Lead the daily work of the team, scheduling staff, planning and assigning work, implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Direct employees in meeting quality and on-time delivery requirements, address production challenges, and communicate issues to relevant managers.
• Follow dispatch due dates and send reports with updates at the end of each shift to managers.
• Partner with the production department in managing workflow and ensuring that employees understand responsibilities and delegated tasks.
• Lead 6S improvements, guiding employees to reach 90‑point goals.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and consult with other resources when needed.
• Communicate with the Manager regarding schedules and backlogs.
• Assist the Manager with selection and performance management of employees and recommending compensation.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, staffing adjustments, improvements in procedures and working conditions, and process modifications.
• Monitor employee productivity, provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Give the team written and oral instructions.
• Standardize procedures to improve efficiency.
• Follow departmental policies, procedures, objectives, continuous improvement goals, and safety rules.
• Maintain timekeeping and attendance records using UKG.
• Issue corrective actions for employees not adhering to company policies.
• Ensure training plans are progressing to achieve higher performance and production levels.
• Evaluate employee performance.
• Responsibility for first‑line employee relations and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures.
• Drive sustainable process outputs for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
• Available to work on‑site daily in Hobart, Indiana.
• Available to work 3rd‑shift hours 9:00 pm–5:30 am (including two Saturdays per month).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high‑quality output.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in fast‑paced environments.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration and reporting.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience.

• Supervisory experience and skills.
• Ability to handle conflicts and employee issues professionally.
• Technical orientation with ability to learn new technologies.
• Computer skills including MS Office.
• Ability to multi‑task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines.
• Team‑oriented and collaborative.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Must be able to write and speak in English.

Salary Range: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00

• Day‑1 benefits—no waiting period for health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Short‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%.
• General bonus opportunity based on performance and company success.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting overall well‑being.