ILUS - Production Manager (Shipping)

Daifuku Co., Ltd.; 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) with company match

General Bonus Opportunity

Job summary

Daifuku is seeking a Shipping Manager to lead Supervisors and ensure on-time, safe, and budget-conscious production in Hobart, Indiana. This on-site role requires collaboration, strong attention to detail, and effective communication across cross-functional teams.

The candidate will manage staffing, oversee production, and coordinate with Project Managers and Engineering to keep projects on schedule; salary range is $90,000–$120,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in the material handling industry.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems; SAP preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the department and supervise staff to meet production schedules and budgets.
• Lead the Supervisors and support recruiting, training, and performance reviews.
• Assign duties and ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Provide technical guidance and coordinate with Project Managers and Engineering.
• Communicate schedules and backlogs to the Director, Manufacturing; manage outsourcing as needed.

Skills

Collaborative team player

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented

English language proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MRP/ERP system

SAP

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!

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Shipping 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 workon‑site dailyin Hobart, Indiana
• Acollaborative team playerwho thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Strongattention to detail, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellentcommunication skills for cross‑functional collaboration and reporting

Salary Range: $90,000-$120,000K

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in the material handling industry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• 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

Why You’ll Love Working With Us!

We take care of our team from day one — literally! Enjoy acompetitive benefits packagedesigned 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 Disabilitycoverage for added peace of mind when you need it most
• 401(k) with company matchto help you build your financial future
• General Bonus Opportunitybased on performance and company success
• Comprehensive benefits that support your overall well‑being — because we believe happy employees do their best work!