Senior Manager-Production & Material Control
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Hobart, IN, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in materials management, production planning, demand planning, inventory control, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience balancing customer requirements with manufacturing capacity and operational constraints.
- Strong leadership experience developing managers and building high-performing teams.
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems focused on production planning, inventory management, and materials control.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Nice to have
- MBA or advanced degree.
- SAP S/4HANA experience.
- Professional certifications such as CPIM, CPM, CSCP, CIRM, or other ASCM/ISM credentials.
- Experience leading large-scale process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
Full description
Overview
About UsDaifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a global leader in advanced material handling and automation solutions, delivering mission-critical systems that power some of the world’s most complex supply chains.Backed by a deep bench of in-house engineering expertise, we design, manufacture, integrate, and deploy end-to-end intralogistics solutions—from high-performance conveyor and sortation systems to robotics, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and intelligent warehouse execution software. Our capabilities are supported by a robust, 24/7 service infrastructure that ensures operational continuity and long-term customer success.
At Daifuku, we operate at the intersection of innovation, scale, and execution excellence—continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in automation and supply chain performance.
We are seeking forward-thinking, results-driven leaders who are motivated to shape strategy, drive transformation, and leave a lasting impact on the future of manufacturing and intralogistics.
Drive Supply Chain Excellence
Lead Operational Transformation.
Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Production & Material Control to lead end-to-end materials management, demand planning, inventory control, and production support across our manufacturing operations.
In this highly visible leadership position, you will oversee the Planning & Scheduling, Inventory Control, and Engineering Support teams while driving alignment across Production Control, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse Fulfillment, and Project Execution. You will play a critical role in ensuring material availability, optimizing inventory performance, balancing demand with production capacity, and delivering operational excellence.
If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and have a passion for building high-performing teams, improving processes, and using data to drive decisions, we want to hear from you.
Ideal Candidate: Will live in the Northwest Indiana Region and able to commute daily to Hobart, IN; Relocation package is not available
Responsibilities
What You'll Do...
Strategic Leadership
- Lead and direct Production Control operations, including Planning, Engineering Support, and Inventory Control functions.
- Develop and execute demand and capacity planning strategies aligned with annual business objectives.
- Serve as Manufacturing's representative in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
- Foster a culture of accountability, agility, collaboration, and operational excellence.