About Us:
Daifuku is 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 and 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 a competitive benefits package designed 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 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!
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 repors 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 employess 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 attandance recods for your grups using UKG
- Issue corrective actions for employees who are not adhering to compony polices (safety,attandance 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
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field a plus
- Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
- Supervisory experience a plus
- Supervisory skills
- Ability to deal with conflicts and employee issues in a professional manner
- Technical orientation with ability to learn new technologies
- Computer skills including MS Office
- Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
- Team-oriented and collaborative
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Customer service orientation
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Must be able to write and speak English Language
Skills Required
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
- Available to work on-site daily in Hobart, Indiana
- Available to work third shift from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., including two Saturdays monthly
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, formulas, and data analysis tools
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality output
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, analytical, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
- Ability to deal with conflicts and employee issues professionally
- Technical orientation and ability to learn new technologies
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
- Good verbal and written English communication skills
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in a technical field
- Supervisory experience
What We Do
Wynn Odom Ford, Inc. is a family-owned Ford dealership in La Grange, North Carolina. It sells new and used Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs, and provides parts, vehicle service, financing, and collision-related automotive services. The dealership serves Lenoir, Wayne, Greene, and Duplin counties and identifies itself as the oldest continuously operating Ford franchise in those four counties.
