ILUS Sr. Manager Production and Material Control
Job Location:
Hobart, WI - USA
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Job Summary
About Us
Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a global leader in advanced material handling and automation solutions delivering mission-critical systems that power some of the worlds most complex supply chains.Backed by a deep bench of in-house engineering expertise we design manufacture integrate and deploy end-to-end intralogistics solutionsfrom 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 excellencecontinuously pushing the boundaries of whats 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.
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.
What Youll Do...
- 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 Manufacturings representative in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
- Foster a culture of accountability agility collaboration and operational excellence.
- Drive enterprise inventory governance including stocking strategies critical spare parts programs inventory accuracy initiatives and excess/obsolete inventory reduction.
- Standardize material flow processes across manufacturing operations to improve efficiency and visibility.
- Ensure material availability to support production schedules and project execution.
- Provide oversight of inventory accuracy programs including cycle counting physical inventories reconciliation efforts and root cause analysis.
- Partner closely with Manufacturing leadership to achieve key objectives related to quality delivery cost and safety.
- Develop monitor and report department KPIs while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Leverage analytics and business intelligence tools to identify risks bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
- Support new product introductions manufacturing expansions and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Oversee SAP master data governance with ownership of PP and EWM master data processes.
- Establish and maintain controls to ensure data accuracy completeness and integrity.
- Drive best practices across ERP planning scheduling and inventory management systems.
- Bachelors 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.
- 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.
- Improved inventory accuracy and inventory performance.
- Enhanced demand and capacity planning effectiveness.
- Increased on-time production and project execution.
- Standardized material flow processes across manufacturing operations.
- Stronger alignment between supply chain manufacturing procurement and project teams.
- Sustainable improvements in operational KPIs.
Location: Hobart Indiana
Travel: Up to 25%
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Daifuku-Wynright designs, manufactures, and installs technology that empowers modern manufacturers and material handling innovators to move product safer, faster, and more affordably.
