1st Shift Shipping Manager - (6:00am-2:30pm)

Daifuku • Hobart, IN

1d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Manager manages the activities and performance of Supervisors to ensure quality products are manufactured on time, safely, and within budget. The role oversees department operations, staffing, and production requirements to complete projects on schedule and within budget. The position works on-site daily in Hobart, Indiana, and is scheduled for the first shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience using SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage the department to ensure efficient, timely production and proper staffing for department-related requirements, completing projects on schedule and within budget.
• Manage Supervisors and support recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees.
• Communicate job expectations; plan, monitor, appraise, and review employee contributions; plan and review compensation actions; and enforce policies and procedures.
• Assign duties, provide verbal and written instructions, and review work for conformance to quality and safety standards.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and consult other resources when needed.
• Communicate schedules and backlogs with 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.
• Ensure sustainable process outputs that support continuous improvement, leading industry performance, and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one with no waiting period.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Short-Term Disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• General bonus opportunity based on performance and company success.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree