ILUS - Production Manager (Shipping)

Daifuku•Hobart, IN

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Daifuku is a U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems, including conveyor and sortation systems, order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures. The Production Manager (Shipping) manages department activities and supervisor performance to ensure quality products are manufactured on time, safely, and within budget. This role is performed on-site daily in Hobart, Indiana.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of management experience in the material handling industry.
Excellent management skills for directing, coaching, scheduling, and assisting team members.
Technical orientation and ability to learn new technologies.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office products.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines.
Team-oriented and collaborative.
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

Experience using an MRP/ERP system; SAP preferred.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and reporting.

Responsibilities

Manage department operations to ensure efficient, timely production, appropriate staffing, and completion of projects on schedule and within budget.
Manage supervisors and support employee recruiting, selection, orientation, training, assignment, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and discipline; communicate expectations; review performance and compensation actions; and enforce policies and procedures.
Assign duties, provide verbal and written instructions, and review work for compliance with quality and safety standards.
Provide technical guidance to team members and consult other resources as needed.
Communicate schedules and backlogs to the Director, Manufacturing.
Work with Project Managers and Engineering as appropriate.
Determine outsourcing needs to maintain project schedules.
Review labor charges, purchase requisitions, and department schedules.
Conduct department and CIT meetings.
Comply with Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures and ensure sustainable process outputs that support continuous improvement, industry performance, and customer satisfaction.