Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is a leader in optimizing, integrating, automating, and managing the logistical flow of material goods in the automotive automation/material handling systems. We focus on Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Support. Daifuku America Corporation has been a trusted partner to some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies, showing them how to use their space more efficiently to deliver improved productivity.
The company is currently seeking an experienced for Job Shop Supervisor our facility in Reynoldsburg, OH.
Daifuku Automotive America Corporation promotes and supports both individual and team success by providing opportunities to expand your skills and build on your capabilities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a culturally rich workforce and proud of our diversity in background, experience and origin. Safety is part of our core values; we stress the importance to our employees by enforcing 5S and daily safety audits.
Daifuku Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision available day one Optional Critical Illness and Accident InsuranceFSA/ HSACompany provided life and disability plans401K: Fidelity7 Paid sick days (prorated according to start date)13 paid vacation days (prorated according to start date)11 paid holidaysYearly performance bonusesPPE Reimbursement ResponsibilitiesThe primary goal is satisfying customer requirements of quality, quantity, and delivery, in a safe manner, while maximizing productivity. Specifically, the Job Shop Supervisor is responsible for leading multiple departments on all job activities required to support production processes. The Job Shop Supervisor will have direct contact with employees and supervisors for proper instruction. These activities include but are not limited to: Supervising assigned departments of 10-25 leads and employees. Maintaining the overall management of the assigned department including all aspects of current operation to assure acceptable safety, housekeeping, quality, productivity, employee conduct and performance criteria are achieved.
Other responsibilities:
Training, instructing, evaluating and supervising employees using established production methods to produce a quality product in a safe and timely manner to meet production demands Read and understand blue prints, engineered drawings, welding symbols, and/or verbal and written instructions to accurately distribute daily assignments Organize workloads and determine priorities based on the production schedule Establish employee environment regarding communications, feedback and overall guidance Ensures that assigned personnel have appropriate work instruction and tools to successfully do their job Troubleshoot workmanship problems and supervise production activities to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed all established quality requirements Monitor all activity of department shop floor, giving hands on assistance as needed Issue purchase requisitions and communicate with vendors for department related needs Reconcile and approve truck invoices and company credit card purchases within departments Responsible for interviewing candidates with HR, training, terminating, disciplining and coaching employees Attend scheduled meetings and collaborate ideas and decisions with team members Maintain proper documentation and reports of all issues and activities Follow and enforce all plant safety guidelines, practices and procedures. Also, be aware of activity in the work surroundings and maintain a clean and safe work area Schedule, evaluate and approve employee hours and vacation time Properly use personal protective equipment when required Maintain regular attendance – have reliable means of transportation Perform other tasks as assigned Qualifications
Prior manufacturing experience is necessary. Any technical or vocational education/training in relation to skills listed below is also desirable.
Must have advanced blueprint reading knowledge Computer knowledge - Must be proficient in MS Office (SAP experience preferred) Knowledge of machine operation, cutting, sawing, drilling, and grinding parts is desirable Skilled and able to use basic tools Forklift, Overhead crane, shop vehicles and machine experience preferred (in-house training available) Must be able to pass a background check and drug test Team player - must be able to work with others and manage the department Must have and maintain a high sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure to meet and exceed all production goals Able to demonstrate good organizational skills, following policies, procedures and work practices, and developing improvements where necessary Able to motivate employees to achieve results. Must be a good communicator, able to give instructions in an efficient and effective way to the work force Physically capable of standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching and twisting throughout shift Capable of repetitively lifting 25-50 lbs. Candidates must be flexible to work overtime as needed, which may include weekends and/or holidays
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in typical manufacturing environment with overhead cranes and forklifts. Overhead LED lights throughout the workspace create a bright workspace for employees to safely perform their work. Normally clean work environment where the process creates some grinding dust, heat/cold, fumes/odors, and vibration. Housekeeping is performed as needed throughout the day and at the end of each shift. The noise level in the work environment is normal to manufacturing processes with air tools, grinders, and other tools. Yearly audiometric testing is provided by the company to monitor areas for improvement. Non-climate-controlled facility in the summer, each work area is provided with fans to help keep cool. In the winter it is heated.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
MUST HAVE SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE – A minimum 10+ years of experience in manufacturing to include 5+ years of supervisory experience (preferably in a WELD SHOP environment)
Required Equipment
Steel Toe Shoes/Boots
Daifuku offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.
Daifuku is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition.
If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email amus-hr@daifukuna.com.
If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail amus-hr@daifukuna.com.
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