ILUS - Fabrication Supervisor

About Us

Daifuku Intralogistics 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 Fabrication Supervisor supervises activities of the Steel Fabrication team, which fabricates structural steel products for Daifuku's material handling projects.

Responsibilities

Leads the daily work of the Steel Fabrication team, including scheduling staff, planning and assigning work, implementing policies and procedures, purchasing, and ensuring efficient work flow

Performs layouts and set-ups and does hands-on fabrication work as required

Reviews work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to production guidelines and quality and safety standards

Provides training to new and existing employees

Assists the Plant 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

Leads safety initiatives and improvements

Gives the team written and oral instructions

Standardizes procedures to improve efficiency

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.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a steel fabrication environment

Minimum of 8 years of experience with steel fabrication

Knowledge of steel fabrication procedures, including welding, operation and set-up of all equipment, reading and interpreting blueprints, and creating jigs and fixtures

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and 5S principles

Knowledge of quality principles

Computer skills

Supervisory skills

Ability to deal with conflicts and employee issues in a professional manner

Good verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Team-oriented and collaborative

Self-motivated and detail-oriented

Problem-solving and analytical skills

LOTO certification required

Forklift operation certification required

Crane operation certification required

Big Joe operation certification required