Shipping Operations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Day-1 benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

General Bonus Opportunity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Daifuku, a leading U.S.-based provider of intralogistics solutions, is seeking a Shipping Manager in Hobart, Indiana. You will oversee Supervisors to ensure on-time, safe, and budget-conscious production while coordinating with engineering and project teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of management in material handling, strong analytical and communication skills, and a collaborative approach to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the department to ensure on-time production within budget.
• Lead Supervisors and support recruitment, training, and scheduling.
• Assign duties and oversee quality and safety conformance.
• Provide technical guidance and coordinate with other resources.
• Communicate schedules and backlogs to the Director of Manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineering as needed.
• Determine outsourcing needs to maintain project timelines.
• Review labor costs, requisitions, and department schedules.
• Lead department and CIT meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Daifuku QMS policies.
• Drive continuous improvement for industry-leading performance.

Skills

Management

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

MRP/ERP system

SAP

Job description

Daifuku, a leading U.S.-based provider of intralogistics solutions, is seeking a Shipping Manager in Hobart, Indiana. You will oversee Supervisors to ensure on-time, safe, and budget-conscious production while coordinating with engineering and project teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of management in material handling, strong analytical and communication skills, and a collaborative approach to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.