Lead Fabrication & Welding Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Paid Time Off

Short-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Daifuku North America in Hobart, Indiana, is seeking a 1st Shift Fabrication Manager to lead the Fabrication and Welding team, ensuring efficient and timely production.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in panel fabrication or manufacturing management, be on-site daily, and demonstrate strong leadership, attention to detail, and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in control panel fabrication or manufacturing management.
• Excellent management skills for directing, coaching, scheduling, and assisting team members.
• Strong knowledge of panel fabrication and inventory management.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of OSHA and UL508 guidelines.
• Computer skills including MS Office.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manages Fabrication and Welding team including recruiting, training, scheduling, and coaching.
• Leads panel manufacturing in fabrication, assembly, and testing of control panels.
• Provides labor forecasting and daily planning of shop resources.
• Works with Engineering to address BOM or drawing issues.
• Pursues opportunities to grow the business through new client acquisition.
• Implements Lean and Kaizen process improvements.
• Collaborates with Planning, Shipping, Purchasing, and vendors to ensure on-time delivery and inventory.
• Develops and implements quality assurance procedures.

Skills

Management skills

Panel fabrication knowledge

Inventory management

Electrical drawings

OSHA/UL508 knowledge

MS Office

MRP/ERP SAP

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field

Minimum of 5 years experience in control panel fabrication or manufacturing management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Daifuku North America in Hobart, Indiana, is seeking a 1st Shift Fabrication Manager to lead the Fabrication and Welding team, ensuring efficient and timely production.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in panel fabrication or manufacturing management, be on-site daily, and demonstrate strong leadership, attention to detail, and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.