Plant Supervisor- Structural/Fabrication (3rd Shift 9:00pm-5:30am
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager
Plant Supervisor
- Structural (3rd Shift 9:00pm-5:30am)
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!
The Plant Supervisor
- Structural (3rd Shift 9:00pm-5:30am) 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 3rd shift hours 9:00pm-5:30am (Two Saturdays monthly will be required as well)
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, formulas, and data analysis tools.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality output.
- 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: $70,000.00-$90,000.00
ResponsibilitiesJob 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 reports 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 employees 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 attendance records for your groups using UKG
- Issue corrective actions for employees who are not adhering to company policies (safety, attendance 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
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Requirements:
- Supervisory experience a plus
- Supervisory skills
- 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
- Must be able to write and speak English Language
USD $70,000.00
Job Posting Max SalaryUSD $90,000.00
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