Lead Production & Shipping Manager (On-Site in Hobart)

Daifuku; 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

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.