External Title 2nd Shift Production Manager - (2:00pm-10:30pm)

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

Why You’ll Love Working With Us!
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
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

Qualifications
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

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