Fabrication & Welding Manager – Panel Shop Leader

Daifuku Intralogistics America; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

PTO

Short-Term Disability

401(k) company match

Bonus program

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America is seeking a 1st Shift Fabrication Manager to oversee the Fabrication and Welding team in Hobart, IN. The role focuses on delivering safe, on-time production while driving process improvements and team development.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in control panel fabrication or manufacturing management, strong leadership, and the ability to read electrical drawings. On-site daily, CST schedule 5:00am-1:30pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in control panel fabrication or manufacturing management.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and understand technical documentation.
• Experience with Lean/Kaizen and process improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Fabrication and Welding team, including staffing, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Lead the Panel Manufacturing group in fabrication, assembly, and testing of control panels; ensure on-time delivery and quality.
• Provide labor forecasting and daily planning of panel shop resources; track key metrics.
• Collaborate with Engineering to address BOM or drawing issues.
• Pursue opportunities to grow the business through new client acquisition.
• Implement Lean and Kaizen practices to improve processes.
• Coordinate with Planning, Shipping, Purchasing, and vendors for on-time delivery and inventory.
• Develop and implement quality assurance procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field

Tools

MS Office

SAP

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America is seeking a 1st Shift Fabrication Manager to oversee the Fabrication and Welding team in Hobart, IN. The role focuses on delivering safe, on-time production while driving process improvements and team development.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in control panel fabrication or manufacturing management, strong leadership, and the ability to read electrical drawings. On-site daily, CST schedule 5:00am-1:30pm.