Plant Supervisor- Structural/Fabrication (3rd Shift 9:00pm-5:30am)

Daifuku North America

Hobart (IN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits including health coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short-Term Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

General Bonus Opportunity

Job summary

Daifuku North America seeks a Plant Supervisor for the 3rd shift (9:00pm-5:30am) in Hobart, Indiana. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, a strong focus on safety, and expertise in Microsoft Excel. This role encompasses daily team leadership and ensuring efficient production workflow.

Join a leader in intelligent material handling systems and enjoy a competitive benefits package. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $90,000, with opportunities for growth and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience.
Supervisory experience a plus.
Technical orientation with ability to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily work of the team including scheduling and planning.
Direct employees in meeting quality and on-time delivery.
Provide technical guidance and consult with resources when needed.
Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Overview

About Us:

Daifukuis 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 who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary:

The Plant Supervisor- Structural (3rd Shift 9:00pm-5:30am) supervises activities of Shop employees, supports manufacturing, and safety objectives.

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 (Two Saturdays monthly 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.
A collaborative 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 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 Disability coverage for added peace of mind when you need it most
401(k) with company match up to 4% 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