Inventory Manager - 1st Shift

Daifuku•Hobart, IN

6d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 Inventory 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 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

Requirements

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
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

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

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!

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