External Title Powder Coat Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Overview

Daifukuis 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 Powder Coat Supervisor (2nd Shift) supervises activities of Shop employees, supports manufacturing, and safety objectives.

Ideal Candidate:

• 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 2nd shift hours 2:00pm-10:30pm (Some Saturdays will be required as well)
• Demonstratedproficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, formulas, and data analysis tools.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality output.
• Acollaborative 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: $70,000.00K-$90,000.00K

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 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!

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Leads the daily work of the team, including scheduling staff, planning and assigning work, implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring efficient work flow
• Direct employees in meeting quality and on-time delivery requirements, address production challenges, and communicate issues to relevant managers
• Follow the dispatch due dates and send repors with updates on the end of your shift to your manager and plant manager
• Partner with production department in managing workflow and ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks
• Lead 6S improvements with your manager and direct employess to reach the goal of 90 points
• Provides technical guidance to team members and consults with other resources when needed
• Communicates with the Manager regarding schedules and backlogs
• Assists the Manager with selection and performance management of employees and recommending compensation
• Recommends equipment upgrades, staffing adjustments, improvements in procedures and working conditions, and process modifications
• Monitoring employee productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching
• Gives the team written and oral instructions
• Standardizes procedures to improve efficiency
• Follows departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous improvement objectives, and safety rules
• Maintain timekeeping and attandance recods for your grups using UKG
• Issue corrective actions for employees who are not adhering to compony polices (safety,attandance etc)
• Ensures that employees are progressing on training plans to achieve higher levels of performance and production.
• Evaluates employee performance.
• Responsible for first line employee relations and resolution of issues within their departments.
• 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:

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

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Requirements:

• Ability to deal with conflicts and employee issues in a professional manner
• 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