1st Shift Welding Plant Supervisor (6:00am-2:30 pm CST)

Daifuku North America; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short-Term Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

General Bonus Opportunity

Job summary

Daifuku North America is seeking a Welding Plant Supervisor for the 1st shift in Hobart, Indiana. In this role, you will supervise the Steel Fabrication-Welding Team, ensuring efficient operations, quality output, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of supervisory experience in a steel fabrication environment and possess strong problem-solving skills. Offering a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $90,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a steel fabrication environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with steel fabrication-welding.
• Ability to deal with conflicts and employee issues in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily work of the team, scheduling, and assigning work.
• Ensure quality and on-time delivery requirements are met.
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Welding procedures knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Supervisory skills

Problem-solving abilities

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Certificate or Associate’s degree in welding

Tools

Forklift operation certification

Crane operation certification

Job description

Overview

About Us:

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 Welding Plant Supervisor (1st Shift 6:00am-2:30pm) supervises the activities of the Steel Fabrication-Welding Team, which fabricates conveyor steel products for material handling projects. Overseeing and organizing the welding equipment and processes on the production floor.

Ideal Candidate:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring Sponsorship
• Must be available to work on-site daily in Hobart, Indiana
• Must be available to work 3rd shift hours 9:00pm-5:30am (Saturdays/OT will be required as well)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, formulas, and data analysis tools.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality output.
• Acollaborative 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: $70,000.00-$90,000.00

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 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

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Leads the daily work of the team, including scheduling staff, planning and assigning work, implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring efficient work flow
• Direct employees in meeting quality and on-time delivery requirements, address production challenges, and communicate issues to relevant managers
• Follow the dispatch due dates and send reports with updates on the end of your shift to your manager and plant manager
• Partner with production department in managing workflow and ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks
• Lead 6S improvements with your manager and direct employees to reach the goal of 90 points
• Provides technical guidance to team members and consults with other resources when needed
• Communicates with the Manager regarding schedules and backlogs
• Assists the Manager with selection and performance management of employees and recommending compensation
• Recommends equipment upgrades, staffing adjustments, improvements in procedures and working conditions, and process modifications
• Monitoring employee productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching
• Gives the team written and oral instructions
• Standardizes procedures to improve efficiency
• Follows departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous improvement objectives, and safety rules
• Maintain timekeeping and attendance records for your groups using UKG
• Issue corrective actions for employees who are not adhering to company policies (safety, attendance etc)
• Ensures that employees are progressing on training plans to achieve higher levels of performance and production.
• Evaluates employee performance.
• Responsible for first line employee relations and resolution of issues within their departments.
• 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 supervisory experience, preferably in a steel fabrication environment
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with steel fabrication-welding
• Certificate or Associate’s degree in welding

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Knowledge of welding procedures, operation, and set-up of all equipment, reading and interpreting blueprints, and creating jigs and fixtures
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and 6S principles
• Knowledge of quality principles
• Computer skills
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to deal with conflicts and employee issues in a professional manner
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• LOTO certification required
• Forklift operation certification required
• Crane operation certification required
• Must be able to write and speak English Language