Daifuku · 22 hours ago
ILUS - Production Manager (Inventory)
Daifuku is the nation's leading independent provider of intelligent material handling systems, and they are seeking a Production Manager to oversee the activities and performance of Supervisors. The role involves ensuring quality production on time and within budget while managing a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.
Industrial Automation
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring Sponsorship
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
Associate's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of management experience in the material handling industry
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
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
Preferred
Experience using MRP/ERP system; SAP Preferred
Benefits
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!
Company
Daifuku
Since its founding in 1937, Daifuku has been providing customers worldwide with optimal and best solutions to enhance their global competitiveness, as a comprehensive material handling system manufacturer and integrator.