Strategic Production & Materials Leader

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation; Hobart, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager, Production & Material Control to lead materials management, demand planning, inventory control, and production support across our manufacturing operations.

You will oversee the Planning & Scheduling, Inventory Control, and Engineering Support teams while aligning Production Control with Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse Fulfillment, and Project Execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 10+ years leading materials management and production planning in manufacturing.
• Experience balancing customer requirements with capacity.
• Strong leadership and communication across functions.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production Control, Planning, Engineering Support, and Inventory Control.
• Develop demand and capacity planning aligned with annual objectives.
• Oversee S&OP processes and drive operational excellence.
• Standardize material flow and improve visibility across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supply chain

Data analytics

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

MRP/ERP

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager, Production & Material Control to lead materials management, demand planning, inventory control, and production support across our manufacturing operations.

You will oversee the Planning & Scheduling, Inventory Control, and Engineering Support teams while aligning Production Control with Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse Fulfillment, and Project Execution.