ILUS - Assembly Supervisor

Daifuku Intralogistics America•Hobart, IN

7d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Daifuku is a U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems, designing, manufacturing, integrating, and installing intralogistics solutions. The Plant Assembly Supervisor oversees shop employees and supports manufacturing and safety objectives. The role is based on-site in Hobart, Indiana, and involves leading daily team activities, supporting production quality and delivery, and fostering continuous improvement and employee development. The salary range is $70,000–$90,000.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
Supervisory skills.
Ability to handle conflicts and employee issues professionally.
Technical orientation and ability to learn new technologies.
Computer skills, including MS Office.
Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
Team-oriented and collaborative approach.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Customer service orientation.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Available to work on-site daily in Hobart, Indiana.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Lead daily team activities, including staff scheduling, work planning and assignment, policy implementation, and workflow coordination.
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 end-of-shift updates to the manager and plant manager.
Partner with the production department to manage workflow and ensure employees understand their responsibilities and assigned tasks.
Lead 6S improvements with the manager and guide employees toward the 90-point goal.
Provide technical guidance to team members and consult other resources when needed.
Communicate schedules and backlogs to the manager.
Assist the manager with employee selection and performance management, and recommend compensation.
Recommend equipment upgrades, staffing adjustments, procedural and working-condition improvements, and process modifications.
Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
Give the team written and oral instructions and standardize procedures to improve efficiency.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, objectives, continuous improvement objectives, and safety rules.
Maintain team timekeeping and attendance records using UKG.
Issue corrective actions for employees who do not follow company policies, including safety and attendance policies.
Ensure employees progress on training plans to improve performance and production.
Evaluate employee performance.
Handle first-line employee relations and resolve departmental issues.
Comply with Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures and help ensure sustainable process outputs that support continuous improvement, industry performance, and customer satisfaction.